Question 1

The guiding principle, "Gender makes a difference," refers to the idea that women commit less serious crimes than men and so should be treated more leniently

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to the chapter, what premise must we accept in order to improve correctional policies and interventions for system-impacted women?

Accepted Answer

A)  "mental health is key" 
B)  "gender makes a difference" 
C)  "incapacitation is necessary" 
D)  "race matters" 
A)  "mental health is key" 
B)  "gender makes a difference" 
C)  "incapacitation is necessary" 
D)  "race matters" B

Question 3

Condemned isolation refers to a female's unique experiences of incarceration

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

This type of policy or program is influenced by an understanding of the impact of interpersonal violence and victimization on women's development and lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  victim-sensitive 
B)  trauma-oriented 
C)  victim-focused 
D)  trauma-informed 
A)  victim-sensitive 
B)  trauma-oriented 
C)  victim-focused 
D)  trauma-informed

Question 5

What percentage of incarcerated women report extensive histories of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20% 
B)  33-40% 
C)  77-90% 
D)  92-96% 
A)  15-20% 
B)  33-40% 
C)  77-90% 
D)  92-96%

Question 6

The female correctional population is increasing because women are becoming more violent and committing more crimes

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Seeking Safety is a gender-responsive, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy treatment program that specifically targets women who suffer from a dual diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. 
B)  substance abuse and manic depression. 
C)  substance abuse and bipolar disorder. 
D)  substance abuse and schizophrenia. 
A)  substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. 
B)  substance abuse and manic depression. 
C)  substance abuse and bipolar disorder. 
D)  substance abuse and schizophrenia.

Question 8

Justice-involved women are more likely to have experienced rape or attempted rape than women in the general population

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Alcohol and drug use is a common coping strategy for trauma survivors

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a common pathway justice-involved females experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  the low self-esteem pathway. 
B)  the financial pathway. 
C)  the relational pathway. 
D)  the depression and anxiety pathway. 
A)  the low self-esteem pathway. 
B)  the financial pathway. 
C)  the relational pathway. 
D)  the depression and anxiety pathway.

Question 11

Lisa Najavitz's "Seeking Safety" curriculum is a cognitive-behavioral program for women suffering with dual diagnoses of substance abuse and bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Gender-responsive practices include:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender-informed risk/needs assessments. 
B)  female-specific programming. 
C)  trauma-informed policies, supervision, and treatment. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  gender-informed risk/needs assessments. 
B)  female-specific programming. 
C)  trauma-informed policies, supervision, and treatment. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Forever Free is a gender-responsive cognitive-behavioral program which addresses:

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial attitudes. 
B)  employment and financial independence. 
C)  anger management. 
D)  educational attainments. 
A)  antisocial attitudes. 
B)  employment and financial independence. 
C)  anger management. 
D)  educational attainments.

Question 14

If our correctional system started with women in mind instead of men, how do you think it would look different?

Accepted Answer

If our correctional system started with

Question 15

Domains on the Gender Informed Practices Assessment include:

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership and philosophy. 
B)  staffing and training. 
C)  assessment and classification. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  leadership and philosophy. 
B)  staffing and training. 
C)  assessment and classification. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

A treatment model based on a holistic theory of addiction would emphasize the financial problems connected to a woman's addiction

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Relational theory has been developed from the work of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Bandura. 
B)  Jean Baker Miller. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Lawrence Kohlberg. 
A)  Albert Bandura. 
B)  Jean Baker Miller. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Lawrence Kohlberg.

Question 18

Even though both system-impacted women and men suffer from addiction, why should it be treated differently with women?

Accepted Answer

Even though both system-impacted women a

Question 19

Current gender-neutral risk/needs assessments provide sufficient information for correctional counselors to direct women into gender-responsive treatment programs

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a clinical characteristic of psychological distress after a traumatic event, according to the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  anhedonia 
B)  catatonia 
C)  dysphoria 
D)  disassociation 
A)  anhedonia 
B)  catatonia 
C)  dysphoria 
D)  disassociation

The guiding principle, "Gender makes a difference," refers to the idea that women commit less serious crimes than men and so should be treated more leniently

According to the chapter, what premise must we accept in order to improve correctional policies and interventions for system-impacted women?

Condemned isolation refers to a female's unique experiences of incarceration

This type of policy or program is influenced by an understanding of the impact of interpersonal violence and victimization on women's development and lives.

What percentage of incarcerated women report extensive histories of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse?

The female correctional population is increasing because women are becoming more violent and committing more crimes

Seeking Safety is a gender-responsive, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy treatment program that specifically targets women who suffer from a dual diagnosis of:

Justice-involved women are more likely to have experienced rape or attempted rape than women in the general population

Alcohol and drug use is a common coping strategy for trauma survivors

Which of the following is a common pathway justice-involved females experience?

Lisa Najavitz's "Seeking Safety" curriculum is a cognitive-behavioral program for women suffering with dual diagnoses of substance abuse and bipolar disorder

Gender-responsive practices include:

Forever Free is a gender-responsive cognitive-behavioral program which addresses:

If our correctional system started with women in mind instead of men, how do you think it would look different?

Domains on the Gender Informed Practices Assessment include:

A treatment model based on a holistic theory of addiction would emphasize the financial problems connected to a woman's addiction

Relational theory has been developed from the work of:

Even though both system-impacted women and men suffer from addiction, why should it be treated differently with women?

Current gender-neutral risk/needs assessments provide sufficient information for correctional counselors to direct women into gender-responsive treatment programs

Which of the following is not a clinical characteristic of psychological distress after a traumatic event, according to the DSM-5?

The Process of Correctional Counseling and Treatment

Understanding the Special Challenges Faced by the Correctional Counselor

Community Corrections Officers As Change Agents

Correctional Treatment: Accomplishments and Realities

Assessment and Diagnosis of Correctional Clients

An Overview of Correctional Classification Systems

Case Planning and Case Management

Behavioral Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Social Learning Interventions

Family Interventions

Treating Clients With Substance Abuse

Treating Clients Who Commit Sex Offenses

Treating Clients With Severe Antisocial Behavior and Psychopathy

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Exam 13: Treating System-Involved Women

The guiding principle, "Gender makes a difference," refers to the idea that women commit less serious crimes than men and so should be treated more leniently

According to the chapter, what premise must we accept in order to improve correctional policies and interventions for system-impacted women?

Condemned isolation refers to a female's unique experiences of incarceration

This type of policy or program is influenced by an understanding of the impact of interpersonal violence and victimization on women's development and lives.

What percentage of incarcerated women report extensive histories of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse?

The female correctional population is increasing because women are becoming more violent and committing more crimes

Seeking Safety is a gender-responsive, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy treatment program that specifically targets women who suffer from a dual diagnosis of:

Justice-involved women are more likely to have experienced rape or attempted rape than women in the general population

Alcohol and drug use is a common coping strategy for trauma survivors

Which of the following is a common pathway justice-involved females experience?

Lisa Najavitz's "Seeking Safety" curriculum is a cognitive-behavioral program for women suffering with dual diagnoses of substance abuse and bipolar disorder

Gender-responsive practices include:

Forever Free is a gender-responsive cognitive-behavioral program which addresses:

If our correctional system started with women in mind instead of men, how do you think it would look different?

Domains on the Gender Informed Practices Assessment include:

A treatment model based on a holistic theory of addiction would emphasize the financial problems connected to a woman's addiction

Relational theory has been developed from the work of:

Even though both system-impacted women and men suffer from addiction, why should it be treated differently with women?

Current gender-neutral risk/needs assessments provide sufficient information for correctional counselors to direct women into gender-responsive treatment programs

Which of the following is not a clinical characteristic of psychological distress after a traumatic event, according to the DSM-5?

The Process of Correctional Counseling and Treatment

Understanding the Special Challenges Faced by the Correctional Counselor

Community Corrections Officers As Change Agents

Correctional Treatment: Accomplishments and Realities

Assessment and Diagnosis of Correctional Clients

An Overview of Correctional Classification Systems

Case Planning and Case Management

Behavioral Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Social Learning Interventions

Family Interventions

Treating Clients With Substance Abuse

Treating Clients Who Commit Sex Offenses

Treating Clients With Severe Antisocial Behavior and Psychopathy

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