Question 1

Females are very underrepresented among the ranks of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Identify and discuss the roles of the primary personnel who work in corrections.

Accepted Answer

The primary personnel who work in corrections include correctional officers, probation and parole officers, and correctional counselors. Correctional officers are responsible for maintaining order and security within correctional facilities, as well as supervising and managing the activities of inmates. They also conduct searches, enforce rules and regulations, and respond to emergencies.

Probation and parole officers work with individuals who have been released from prison or are serving sentences in the community. They monitor their compliance with the conditions of their release, provide support and guidance, and help them access resources to aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Correctional counselors work directly with inmates to assess their needs, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling and support services. They may also facilitate educational and vocational programs to help inmates acquire the skills they need to succeed upon release.

These primary personnel play crucial roles in the corrections system, working to ensure the safety and security of both inmates and the community, as well as promoting rehabilitation and successful reentry for individuals under correctional supervision. Their work is essential in maintaining the overall functioning and effectiveness of the corrections system.

Question 3

While states vary widely with regard to their requirements for the number of classroom hours of preservice training for correctional officers, the trend since the 1970s has been toward decreased training and professionalism in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An assessment found that correctional officer training academies in almost all states trained officers in firearms basics, cell and body searches, use of force, and

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling contraband. 
B)  report writing. 
C)  technology. 
D)  multiculturalism. 
A)  controlling contraband. 
B)  report writing. 
C)  technology. 
D)  multiculturalism.

Question 5

Within the institution, wardens are typically assisted by deputy wardens who oversee specific areas of the facility, such as management, custody, industry, and

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment programs. 
B)  communications. 
C)  personnel. 
D)  advancement. 
A)  treatment programs. 
B)  communications. 
C)  personnel. 
D)  advancement.

Question 6

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 78% of state prison and jail inmates who met the criteria for drug dependence or abuse noted that they had received drug treatment or participated in a related program since their admission to jail or prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is correct with regard to corrections and the mentally ill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recent legislation prohibits the incarceration of the mentally ill. 
B)  Mentally ill inmates face few challenges because the structured life associated with incarceration helps control their behavior. 
C)  It is estimated that just under one-quarter of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem. 
D)  It is estimated that over half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem. 
A)  Recent legislation prohibits the incarceration of the mentally ill. 
B)  Mentally ill inmates face few challenges because the structured life associated with incarceration helps control their behavior. 
C)  It is estimated that just under one-quarter of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem. 
D)  It is estimated that over half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem.

Question 8

Why is diversity important with regard to correctional personnel? Is greater diversity needed within the various areas of corrections?

Accepted Answer

Diversity is important with regard to co

Question 9

Amended in 1972, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires drug screening for all public employees. 
B)  It prohibits sex-based discrimination by public employers. 
C)  It mandates that public employees receive a specified number of training hours. 
D)  It sets an age limit at which individuals can no longer work for state agencies. 
A)  It requires drug screening for all public employees. 
B)  It prohibits sex-based discrimination by public employers. 
C)  It mandates that public employees receive a specified number of training hours. 
D)  It sets an age limit at which individuals can no longer work for state agencies.

Question 10

The correctional workforce increased from roughly 27,000 in 1950 to an estimated 714,000 full-time employees in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The American Probation and Parole Association established a probation case-to-staff ratio of 200:1 for minimum supervision, 50:1 for medium supervision, and 20:1 for intensive supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is correct with regard to parole boards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parole board members are appointed for life terms. 
B)  Corrections officials determine the size of parole boards. 
C)  In most states, governors appoint parole boards. 
D)  Most parole boards consist of 20-25 members. 
A)  Parole board members are appointed for life terms. 
B)  Corrections officials determine the size of parole boards. 
C)  In most states, governors appoint parole boards. 
D)  Most parole boards consist of 20-25 members.

Question 13

Which of the following is correct with regard to diversity among correctional staffs?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans are largely underrepresented. 
B)  Hispanics are largely overrepresented. 
C)  Asians are underrepresented. 
D)  The percentages of racial and ethnic minorities among correctional staffs reflects the percentages in society in general. 
A)  African Americans are largely underrepresented. 
B)  Hispanics are largely overrepresented. 
C)  Asians are underrepresented. 
D)  The percentages of racial and ethnic minorities among correctional staffs reflects the percentages in society in general.

Question 14

The high turnover rate and limited numbers of new substance abuse counselors in jails and prisons have been attributed to poor compensation for the work, emotional exhaustion, and the low prestige associated with the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many individuals who enter jails have not been medically screened or psychologically evaluated, which means inmate behavior may be more volatile or dangerous compared to what exists in prisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The mean annual salary for correctional officers and jailers is roughly

Accepted Answer

A)  $28,400. 
B)  $46,700. 
C)  $63,100. 
D)  $76,200. 
A)  $28,400. 
B)  $46,700. 
C)  $63,100. 
D)  $76,200.

Exam 30: Corrections Personnel

Females are very underrepresented among the ranks of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.

Identify and discuss the roles of the primary personnel who work in corrections.

While states vary widely with regard to their requirements for the number of classroom hours of preservice training for correctional officers, the trend since the 1970s has been toward decreased training and professionalism in the field.

An assessment found that correctional officer training academies in almost all states trained officers in firearms basics, cell and body searches, use of force, and

Within the institution, wardens are typically assisted by deputy wardens who oversee specific areas of the facility, such as management, custody, industry, and

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 78% of state prison and jail inmates who met the criteria for drug dependence or abuse noted that they had received drug treatment or participated in a related program since their admission to jail or prison.

Which of the following is correct with regard to corrections and the mentally ill?

Why is diversity important with regard to correctional personnel? Is greater diversity needed within the various areas of corrections?

Amended in 1972, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

The correctional workforce increased from roughly 27,000 in 1950 to an estimated 714,000 full-time employees in 2016.

The American Probation and Parole Association established a probation case-to-staff ratio of 200:1 for minimum supervision, 50:1 for medium supervision, and 20:1 for intensive supervision.

Which of the following is correct with regard to parole boards?

Which of the following is correct with regard to diversity among correctional staffs?

The high turnover rate and limited numbers of new substance abuse counselors in jails and prisons have been attributed to poor compensation for the work, emotional exhaustion, and the low prestige associated with the position.

Many individuals who enter jails have not been medically screened or psychologically evaluated, which means inmate behavior may be more volatile or dangerous compared to what exists in prisons.

The mean annual salary for correctional officers and jailers is roughly

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