Question 1

Vaginal examinations are frequently conducted by correctional officers to discover contraband.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Inside women's facilities there has been a recent escalation of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​diverse programming. 
B)  ​sexual misconduct by female officers. 
C)  ​sexual misconduct by male officers. 
D)  ​violence. 
A)  ​diverse programming. 
B)  ​sexual misconduct by female officers. 
C)  ​sexual misconduct by male officers. 
D)  ​violence.

Question 3

Generally, women's prisons lack vocational and educational programs, and also:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​nutritional services. 
B)  ​recreational services. 
C)  ​medical services. 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​nutritional services. 
B)  ​recreational services. 
C)  ​medical services. 
D)  ​all of these

Question 4

Discuss the distinct issues facing imprisoned mothers and their children. Why is this issue of importance? Describe the types of programming that exist for incarcerated mothers. Discuss problems and issues associated with the programs you have identified. What do you think the system should do for incarcerated mothers and their children?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the distinct issues facing imprisoned mothers...

Question 5

When female inmates are sexually abused, their abuser is generally a corrections officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first independent female-run prison was established in the state of .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first independent female-run prison was established...

Question 7

There are now more than 100,000 female offenders incarcerated in our nation's prison system. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage to the families formed by female inmates?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They relieve the tensions of prison life. 
B)  ​They assist in the socialization of the new inmate. 
C)  ​They permit individuals to act according to clearly defined roles and rules. 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​They relieve the tensions of prison life. 
B)  ​They assist in the socialization of the new inmate. 
C)  ​They permit individuals to act according to clearly defined roles and rules. 
D)  ​all of these

Question 9

Identify and explain at least three distinct problems or challenges women face upon release from prison. Discuss how each of these distinct issues affects women's ability to succeed on the outside. What if anything is the corrections system doing to address these problems?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and explain at least three distinct...

Question 10

Effective programming begins with effective ______________ in terms of housing assignments, therapeutic approaches, and educational and vocational opportunities. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Effective programming begins with effective ______________ in...

Question 11

Until 1870, most women inmates in the United States were housed in the same prisons and treated essentially the same as their male counterparts. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main issues found within female prisons?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​medical services 
B)  ​suicide rates 
C)  ​sexual misconduct 
D)  ​educational and vocational programming 
A)  ​medical services 
B)  ​suicide rates 
C)  ​sexual misconduct 
D)  ​educational and vocational programming

Question 13

To deal with the growing problem of sexual abuse in prisons, many states have enacted ___________ that prohibit sexual relations with correctional clients. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of To deal with the growing problem of...

Question 14

Female inmates traditionally receive sentences than men for similar offenses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Female inmates traditionally receive sentences than men...

Question 15

The arrest rates for women have increased more than those for men over the past decade, especially for __________ and larceny. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The arrest rates for women have increased...

Question 16

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Pseudofamilies​

Accepted Answer

A) Advocated for separation of sexes while incarcerated 
B) Rise of programs in which youngsters could live with their mothers in halfway houses 
C) First female prison warden 
D) Required for women to regain custody of children 
E) Homosexual marriage and kinship
F)First warden of Elmira Reformatory for young men
G)Challenge for women upon release from prison
H)Account for the great increase of women in prison
I)What most distinguishes incarcerated women from incarcerated men
J)Separate treatment-oriented prisons 
A) Advocated for separation of sexes while incarcerated 
B) Rise of programs in which youngsters could live with their mothers in halfway houses 
C) First female prison warden 
D) Required for women to regain custody of children 
E) Homosexual marriage and kinship
F)First warden of Elmira Reformatory for young men
G)Challenge for women upon release from prison
H)Account for the great increase of women in prison
I)What most distinguishes incarcerated women from incarcerated men
J)Separate treatment-oriented prisons

Question 17

The differences between male and female prison subcultures have been attributed to the nurturing,
Qualities of women.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​educational 
B)  ​vocational 
C)  ​psychological 
D)  ​maternal 
A)  ​educational 
B)  ​vocational 
C)  ​psychological 
D)  ​maternal

Question 18

Approximately what percent of women released from incarceration have nowhere to go and must find a place to live?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10 to 20 percent 
B)  ​60 to 70 percent 
C)  ​30 to 50 percent 
D)  ​80 to 90 percent 
A)  ​10 to 20 percent 
B)  ​60 to 70 percent 
C)  ​30 to 50 percent 
D)  ​80 to 90 percent

Question 19

Until 1870 women inmates in the United States were generally treated:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​with dignity . 
B)  ​less harshly than men 
C)  ​the same as men. 
D)  ​more harshly than men. 
A)  ​with dignity . 
B)  ​less harshly than men 
C)  ​the same as men. 
D)  ​more harshly than men.

Question 20

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Nature of offenses​

Accepted Answer

A) Advocated for separation of sexes while incarcerated 
B) Rise of programs in which youngsters could live with their mothers in halfway houses 
C) First female prison warden 
D) Required for women to regain custody of children 
E) Homosexual marriage and kinship
F)First warden of Elmira Reformatory for young men
G)Challenge for women upon release from prison
H)Account for the great increase of women in prison
I)What most distinguishes incarcerated women from incarcerated men
J)Separate treatment-oriented prisons 
A) Advocated for separation of sexes while incarcerated 
B) Rise of programs in which youngsters could live with their mothers in halfway houses 
C) First female prison warden 
D) Required for women to regain custody of children 
E) Homosexual marriage and kinship
F)First warden of Elmira Reformatory for young men
G)Challenge for women upon release from prison
H)Account for the great increase of women in prison
I)What most distinguishes incarcerated women from incarcerated men
J)Separate treatment-oriented prisons

Exam 12: Incarceration of Women

Vaginal examinations are frequently conducted by correctional officers to discover contraband.

Inside women's facilities there has been a recent escalation of:​

Generally, women's prisons lack vocational and educational programs, and also:​

When female inmates are sexually abused, their abuser is generally a corrections officer.

The first independent female-run prison was established in the state of .

There are now more than 100,000 female offenders incarcerated in our nation's prison system. ​

Which of the following is an advantage to the families formed by female inmates?​

Identify and explain at least three distinct problems or challenges women face upon release from prison. Discuss how each of these distinct issues affects women's ability to succeed on the outside. What if anything is the corrections system doing to address these problems?

Effective programming begins with effective ______________ in terms of housing assignments, therapeutic approaches, and educational and vocational opportunities. ​

Until 1870, most women inmates in the United States were housed in the same prisons and treated essentially the same as their male counterparts. ​

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main issues found within female prisons?​

To deal with the growing problem of sexual abuse in prisons, many states have enacted ___________ that prohibit sexual relations with correctional clients. ​

Female inmates traditionally receive sentences than men for similar offenses.

The arrest rates for women have increased more than those for men over the past decade, especially for __________ and larceny. ​

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Pseudofamilies​

The differences between male and female prison subcultures have been attributed to the nurturing, Qualities of women.

Approximately what percent of women released from incarceration have nowhere to go and must find a place to live?​

Until 1870 women inmates in the United States were generally treated:​

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Nature of offenses​

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

Probation

Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

Incarceration

The Prison Experience

Institutional Management

Institutional Programs

Release from Incarceration

Making It: Supervision in the Community

Corrections for Juveniles

Incarceration Trends

Race Ethnicity and Corrections

The Death Penalty

Community Justice

American Corrections

Filters

Inside women's facilities there has been a recent escalation of:

Generally, women's prisons lack vocational and educational programs, and also:

There are now more than 100,000 female offenders incarcerated in our nation's prison system.

Which of the following is an advantage to the families formed by female inmates?

Effective programming begins with effective ______________ in terms of housing assignments, therapeutic approaches, and educational and vocational opportunities.

Until 1870, most women inmates in the United States were housed in the same prisons and treated essentially the same as their male counterparts.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main issues found within female prisons?

To deal with the growing problem of sexual abuse in prisons, many states have enacted ___________ that prohibit sexual relations with correctional clients.

The arrest rates for women have increased more than those for men over the past decade, especially for __________ and larceny.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Pseudofamilies

Approximately what percent of women released from incarceration have nowhere to go and must find a place to live?

Until 1870 women inmates in the United States were generally treated:

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Nature of offenses