Question 1

Define, describe, and explain what we mean by "total institutions." How or why do prisons fit within this concept?

Accepted Answer

Total institutions are social organizati

Question 2

A "therapeutic community" represents something of a prison within a prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In 2019 how many prison inmates nationwide were held in private prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  over 1 million 
B)  670,000 
C)  78,000 
D)  120,000 
A)  over 1 million 
B)  670,000 
C)  78,000 
D)  120,000

Question 4

Over half of the prisons in the United States are designed for what level of security?

Accepted Answer

A)  intermediate 
B)  minimum 
C)  medium 
D)  maximum 
A)  intermediate 
B)  minimum 
C)  medium 
D)  maximum

Question 5

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 2019 the U.S. Bureau of Prisons housed about _________ inmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  500,000 
B)  75,000 
C)  36,900 
D)  180,000 
A)  500,000 
B)  75,000 
C)  36,900 
D)  180,000

Question 7

Why do we have private prisons in the United States? Does making a profit by incarcerating people offend or support our notions of justice? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Private prisons exist in the United Stat

Question 8

List and define the three traditional security levels associated with institutional corrections. Have we added additional levels? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The three traditional security levels as

Question 9

The two primary functions of prisons are custody and treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define, describe, and explain what we mean by "total institutions." How or why do prisons fit within this concept?

A "therapeutic community" represents something of a prison within a prison.

In 2019 how many prison inmates nationwide were held in private prisons?

Over half of the prisons in the United States are designed for what level of security?

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

In 2019 the U.S. Bureau of Prisons housed about _________ inmates.

Why do we have private prisons in the United States? Does making a profit by incarcerating people offend or support our notions of justice? Explain.

List and define the three traditional security levels associated with institutional corrections. Have we added additional levels? Explain.

The two primary functions of prisons are custody and treatment.

Introduction to Corrections

A Brief History of Punishments and Corrections

Sentencing and Criminal Sanctions

Probation and Community Corrections

Jails and Detention Facilities

Correctional Personnel

Prisoners and Prison Life

Living and Dying in Prison

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Gender Issues in Corrections

Corrections Law and Inmate Litigation

The Future of Corrections

Juvenile Justice: Trends, Policies, and Challenges

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Exam 6: Institutional Corrections

Define, describe, and explain what we mean by "total institutions." How or why do prisons fit within this concept?

A "therapeutic community" represents something of a prison within a prison.

In 2019 how many prison inmates nationwide were held in private prisons?

Over half of the prisons in the United States are designed for what level of security?

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

In 2019 the U.S. Bureau of Prisons housed about _________ inmates.

Why do we have private prisons in the United States? Does making a profit by incarcerating people offend or support our notions of justice? Explain.

List and define the three traditional security levels associated with institutional corrections. Have we added additional levels? Explain.

The two primary functions of prisons are custody and treatment.

Introduction to Corrections

A Brief History of Punishments and Corrections

Sentencing and Criminal Sanctions

Probation and Community Corrections

Jails and Detention Facilities

Correctional Personnel

Prisoners and Prison Life

Living and Dying in Prison

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Gender Issues in Corrections

Corrections Law and Inmate Litigation

The Future of Corrections

Juvenile Justice: Trends, Policies, and Challenges

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