Exam 14: Prison Life

The ________ of America's prison population is due in part to new sentencing policies that result in longer prison sentences.

________ refers to the need to understand and take account of the differences that women and men bring to the criminal justice system,and to adjust strategies and practices in ways that appropriately respond to those conditions.

Modern ________ involve formal arrangements allowing inmates to file complaints about the conditions of confinement with the authorities and receive mandated responses.

According to John Irwin,an inmate who takes advantage of the positive experiences the prison has to offer is a(n)

Most women's prisons do not have programs specifically designed for female offenders.

Residents in total institutions generally are cut off from the larger society.

________ involves a wanton disregard by corrections personnel for the well-being of an inmate,requiring both actual knowledge that a harm is occurring and disregard of the risk of harm.

Match the inmate type to its description. A)An inmate who sees himself as a political prisoner and society as an oppressor forcing criminality on members of the public through the unequal distribution of power and wealth B)An inmate who tends to live for the moment,rather than considering the future,and who is involved in officially condemned activities such as smuggling contraband,homosexuality,and gambling C)An inmate who acts as a "jailhouse lawyer" D)An inmate who may experience neurotic or psychotic episodes,become involved in drug and alcohol abuse,or attempt suicide to avoid the realities of prison E)An inmate who takes advantage of the positive experiences offered by prison,such as education,job training,and counseling F)An inmate who is affiliated with a gang within prison and uses membership to obtain desired goods inside and outside of prison G)An inmate who sees prison as a natural consequence of crime and who is likely to continue a life of crime once released from prison H)An inmate who participates in spiritual activities and who may ask the prison administration to accommodate special spiritual needs I)An inmate who adjusts to prison by being violent,who is frequently written up,and who spends a lot of time in solitary confinement J)An inmate who views prison as home and does not look forward to leaving,and who usually holds a position of power or respect among the inmate population -The colonizer

________ is the process by which newly institutionalized offenders come to accept prison lifestyles and criminal values.

Match the Supreme Court case to its finding. A)Sanctions may not be levied against inmates without appropriate due process. B)Inmates must have reasonable opportunity to practice their religious faiths. C)Incarcerated inmates do not have to be advised of their Miranda rights when being questioned by law enforcement officers. D)Mentally ill inmates may be required to take antipsychotic drugs against their wishes. E)The totality of the circumstances must be considered when determining if prisoners' rights are violated-conditions that may not violate inmate rights individually may do so in combination. F)Prison officials have a duty to provide proper medical care to inmates. G)Created a balancing test for inmate rights. H)Invalidated a policy that involved racially segregating prisoners entering a new correctional facility. -Pell v.Procunier

Which of the following statements regarding mentally ill inmates is true?

Inmates who consider prison as their home and do not want to leave are known as ________.

The author has raised several major issues facing prisons today.Define and comment on three of those major issues and how they affect prison life,society,and the inmates in the future.Which do you feel will be the most serious issue for corrections to face in the future? Explain your view and provide support.

The 1980s were known as the "explosive decade" of prison riots.

Sexual misconduct between staff and inmates is more common in men's prisons than in women's prisons.

One of the leading formative influences on the staff culture of corrections officers is the

The majority of inmates today have some form of mental illness.

Civil death is the legal status of inmates who lose most of their rights after being convicted of a crime.

Which type of inmate is most likely to think of prison as his home?

According to the Supreme Court,mentally ill inmates cannot be required to take antipsychotic drugs against their will.