Question 1

Most states house all female inmates in one prison, given the relatively small number of female prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Compare and contrast the organization of jails and prisons. Should we combine the two and simplify the organization of institutional corrections? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Jails and prisons serve different purposes within the criminal justice system, and their organization reflects these differences.

Jails are typically operated by local governments and are used to detain individuals who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences (usually less than a year). They are often smaller in size and have a more transient population, with individuals coming and going frequently. This means that jails require a more flexible and adaptable organizational structure to accommodate the changing population.

Prisons, on the other hand, are operated by state or federal governments and are designed for individuals serving longer sentences. They are larger in size and have a more stable population, with individuals staying for extended periods of time. This requires a more rigid and structured organizational system to maintain order and security within the facility.

Combining the organization of jails and prisons could potentially simplify the structure of institutional corrections, but it may not be the most effective solution. The different purposes and populations served by jails and prisons necessitate distinct organizational approaches.

Additionally, combining the two could lead to logistical challenges and potential security risks. For example, managing a transient population alongside a more stable one could create conflicts and disruptions within the facility.

Instead of combining the two, efforts should be focused on improving communication and collaboration between jails and prisons to ensure a seamless transition for individuals moving between the two systems. This could involve standardizing certain processes and procedures to create more consistency, while still allowing for the necessary flexibility and structure within each type of facility.

Question 3

Although probation is administered at the local, state, and federal levels of government in the United States, most probation departments are located in state governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Most jails are authorized to house both male and female inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three organizational models are used to administer parole services: the institutional model, the autonomous model, and the _______ model, which proposes to address the limitations of the other two models.

Accepted Answer

A)  spectrum 
B)  consolidated 
C)  administrative 
D)  organizational

Question 6

Budgeting, planning, purchasing, landscaping, and food services are the responsibility of which area of prison administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programming 
B)  Management 
C)  Custody 
D)  Human resources

Question 7

Parole decisions are made by individuals outside the inmate's institution in which of the following models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consolidated 
B)  Autonomous 
C)  Institutional 
D)  Organizational

Question 8

Supporters for centralizing probation services argue that such an approach makes better use of community resources, can better respond to specific issues involving the community, and can employ more flexible policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jordan was found guilty of robbery and received a sentence of 18 months of incarceration. The sentence was suspended because Jordan agreed to meet specific conditions while being supervised in the community. She was informed that she would receive the original sentence (incarceration) if she did not abide by the conditions of the agreement. What type of sentence did Jordan receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restitution 
B)  Community service 
C)  Probation 
D)  Parole

Question 10

Jails are primarily operated by state governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most states use four levels of security classification for prisons: minimum, medium, maximum, and

Accepted Answer

A)  extra-maximum. 
B)  centralized. 
C)  supermax. 
D)  classified.

Question 12

Most federal inmates are housed in facilities operated by private companies that contract with the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are intermediate sanctions and how are they administered?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

With regard to the administration of probation services, the recent trend has been toward moving probation out of the judiciary because some believe the judiciary is not well prepared to manage human service operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prisons are considered _______ institutions, in which the same people work, eat, and socialize every day.

Accepted Answer

A)  total 
B)  finite 
C)  proactive 
D)  spatial

Question 16

Which of the following intermediate sanctions involves offenders undergoing strict military-like discipline, including physical training, team skills development, and education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boot camp 
B)  Intensive supervision probation 
C)  Pretrial diversion 
D)  Shock probation

Exam 29: Current Organization of Corrections

Most states house all female inmates in one prison, given the relatively small number of female prisoners.

Compare and contrast the organization of jails and prisons. Should we combine the two and simplify the organization of institutional corrections? Why or why not?

Although probation is administered at the local, state, and federal levels of government in the United States, most probation departments are located in state governments.

Most jails are authorized to house both male and female inmates.

Three organizational models are used to administer parole services: the institutional model, the autonomous model, and the _______ model, which proposes to address the limitations of the other two models.

Budgeting, planning, purchasing, landscaping, and food services are the responsibility of which area of prison administration?

Parole decisions are made by individuals outside the inmate's institution in which of the following models?

Supporters for centralizing probation services argue that such an approach makes better use of community resources, can better respond to specific issues involving the community, and can employ more flexible policies.

Jails are primarily operated by state governments.

Most states use four levels of security classification for prisons: minimum, medium, maximum, and

Most federal inmates are housed in facilities operated by private companies that contract with the government.

What are intermediate sanctions and how are they administered?

With regard to the administration of probation services, the recent trend has been toward moving probation out of the judiciary because some believe the judiciary is not well prepared to manage human service operations.

Prisons are considered _______ institutions, in which the same people work, eat, and socialize every day.

Which of the following intermediate sanctions involves offenders undergoing strict military-like discipline, including physical training, team skills development, and education?