Question 1

What do we call inmates who help other inmates file lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

A)  jailhouse lawyers 
B)  paralegals 
C)  wannabe attorneys 
D)  a menace 
A)  jailhouse lawyers 
B)  paralegals 
C)  wannabe attorneys 
D)  a menace A

Question 2

Violations of inmates' civil rights are addressed in federal law based on what are called ______ suits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 
B)  habeas corpus 
C)  Article III 
D)  Section 1983 
A)  Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 
B)  habeas corpus 
C)  Article III 
D)  Section 1983 D

Question 3

The period between 1871 and 1963 has been called the "hands off" period relative to prisoner litigation. What do we mean by "hands off" and what were the courts' justifications for this approach?

Accepted Answer

The term "hands off" refers to the approach taken by the courts during the period between 1871 and 1963 in which they were reluctant to intervene in prisoner litigation. This approach was based on the belief that the courts should not interfere with the internal operations of prisons and should give deference to prison officials in matters related to the treatment and discipline of prisoners.

The courts' justifications for this approach were based on several factors. First, there was a prevailing belief in the concept of "hands off" as a way to maintain order and discipline within prisons. The courts felt that prison officials were in the best position to make decisions regarding the management of their facilities and the treatment of their inmates.

Additionally, the courts also cited the principle of judicial restraint, arguing that they should not overstep their bounds and interfere with the day-to-day operations of prisons. They believed that such matters were best left to the discretion of prison administrators and that the courts should only intervene in cases of extreme abuse or violation of constitutional rights.

Overall, the "hands off" approach during this period reflected a deferential attitude towards prison officials and a reluctance to involve the courts in matters related to prisoner litigation. It was not until the landmark case of Cooper v. Pate in 1964 that the courts began to shift towards a more interventionist approach in addressing the rights of prisoners.

Question 4

Probationers and parolees do not have due process rights in revocation hearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Innocence Project has helped in the exoneration and release of 365 prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Litigation by prison inmates has increased substantially since the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 2013 prisoners were successful in the grievances they filed 50% of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Between 1980 and 2019 prison inmates in the United States filed about _______ lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A)  56,000 
B)  270,000 
C)  950,000 
D)  2 million 
A)  56,000 
B)  270,000 
C)  950,000 
D)  2 million

Question 9

Which 1871 case ruled that inmates were slaves of the state and, thus, had no rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ruffin v. Commonwealth 
B)  Powell v. Alabama 
C)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
D)  Gideon v. Wainwright 
A)  Ruffin v. Commonwealth 
B)  Powell v. Alabama 
C)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
D)  Gideon v. Wainwright

Question 10

Which 2002 U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that it was unconstitutional to execute people suffering from developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Johnson v. Avery 
B)  Ruffin v. Commonwealth 
C)  Atkins v. Virginia 
D)  Mempa v. Rhay 
A)  Johnson v. Avery 
B)  Ruffin v. Commonwealth 
C)  Atkins v. Virginia 
D)  Mempa v. Rhay

Question 11

In terms of prison inmate litigation, the period between 1964 and 1978 is called the "hands off" period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Between 1970 and 1972 there were 112 prison riots in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Risk assessment instruments help remove some of the bias in the decision making processes of corrections officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court case of ________ argued that overcrowded prison conditions were unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooper v. Pate 
B)  Monroe v. Pape 
C)  Eddings v. Oklahoma 
D)  Bell v. Wolfish 
A)  Cooper v. Pate 
B)  Monroe v. Pape 
C)  Eddings v. Oklahoma 
D)  Bell v. Wolfish

Question 15

Writs of habeas corpus challenge prison conditions of confinement such as overcrowding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 1980 Congress passed the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. One intent of this law was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate the federal death penalty 
B)  reduce the number of Section 1983 suits 
C)  reduce prison populations 
D)  make it easier for inmates to receive medical care 
A)  eliminate the federal death penalty 
B)  reduce the number of Section 1983 suits 
C)  reduce prison populations 
D)  make it easier for inmates to receive medical care

Question 17

All of the following have been identified as problems associated with inmate unrest (including riots) except:

Accepted Answer

A)  over-staffing 
B)  restrictive state budgets 
C)  aging prison facilities 
D)  rising inmate populations 
A)  over-staffing 
B)  restrictive state budgets 
C)  aging prison facilities 
D)  rising inmate populations

Question 18

Compare and contrast habeas corpus suits by inmates with civil rights suits.

Accepted Answer

Habeas corpus suits by inmates and civil

Question 19

In 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that health care for prisoners was a right and not a privilege in the case of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gregg v. Georgia 
B)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
C)  Powell v. Alabama 
D)  Estelle v. Gamble 
A)  Gregg v. Georgia 
B)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
C)  Powell v. Alabama 
D)  Estelle v. Gamble

Question 20

One of the most visible groups advocating for inmates and their families is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  American Medical Association 
B)  American Trial Lawyers Association 
C)  American Civil Liberties Union 
D)  Mothers Against Drunk Drivers 
A)  American Medical Association 
B)  American Trial Lawyers Association 
C)  American Civil Liberties Union 
D)  Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

What do we call inmates who help other inmates file lawsuits?

Violations of inmates' civil rights are addressed in federal law based on what are called ______ suits.

The period between 1871 and 1963 has been called the "hands off" period relative to prisoner litigation. What do we mean by "hands off" and what were the courts' justifications for this approach?

Probationers and parolees do not have due process rights in revocation hearings.

The Innocence Project has helped in the exoneration and release of 365 prisoners.

Litigation by prison inmates has increased substantially since the 1980s.

In 2013 prisoners were successful in the grievances they filed 50% of the time.

Between 1980 and 2019 prison inmates in the United States filed about _______ lawsuits.

Which 1871 case ruled that inmates were slaves of the state and, thus, had no rights?

Which 2002 U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that it was unconstitutional to execute people suffering from developmental disabilities?

In terms of prison inmate litigation, the period between 1964 and 1978 is called the "hands off" period.

Between 1970 and 1972 there were 112 prison riots in the United States.

Risk assessment instruments help remove some of the bias in the decision making processes of corrections officials.

The U.S. Supreme Court case of ________ argued that overcrowded prison conditions were unconstitutional.

Writs of habeas corpus challenge prison conditions of confinement such as overcrowding.

In 1980 Congress passed the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. One intent of this law was to:

All of the following have been identified as problems associated with inmate unrest (including riots) except:

Compare and contrast habeas corpus suits by inmates with civil rights suits.

In 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that health care for prisoners was a right and not a privilege in the case of:

One of the most visible groups advocating for inmates and their families is the:

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What do we call inmates who help other inmates file lawsuits?

Violations of inmates' civil rights are addressed in federal law based on what are called ______ suits.

The period between 1871 and 1963 has been called the "hands off" period relative to prisoner litigation. What do we mean by "hands off" and what were the courts' justifications for this approach?

Probationers and parolees do not have due process rights in revocation hearings.

The Innocence Project has helped in the exoneration and release of 365 prisoners.

Litigation by prison inmates has increased substantially since the 1980s.

In 2013 prisoners were successful in the grievances they filed 50% of the time.

Between 1980 and 2019 prison inmates in the United States filed about _______ lawsuits.

Which 1871 case ruled that inmates were slaves of the state and, thus, had no rights?

Which 2002 U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that it was unconstitutional to execute people suffering from developmental disabilities?

In terms of prison inmate litigation, the period between 1964 and 1978 is called the "hands off" period.

Between 1970 and 1972 there were 112 prison riots in the United States.

Risk assessment instruments help remove some of the bias in the decision making processes of corrections officials.

The U.S. Supreme Court case of ________ argued that overcrowded prison conditions were unconstitutional.

Writs of habeas corpus challenge prison conditions of confinement such as overcrowding.

In 1980 Congress passed the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. One intent of this law was to:

All of the following have been identified as problems associated with inmate unrest (including riots) except:

Compare and contrast habeas corpus suits by inmates with civil rights suits.

In 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that health care for prisoners was a right and not a privilege in the case of:

One of the most visible groups advocating for inmates and their families is the:

Introduction to Corrections

A Brief History of Punishments and Corrections

Sentencing and Criminal Sanctions

Probation and Community Corrections

Jails and Detention Facilities

Institutional Corrections

Correctional Personnel

Prisoners and Prison Life

Living and Dying in Prison

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Gender Issues in Corrections

The Future of Corrections

Juvenile Justice: Trends, Policies, and Challenges

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