Exam 14: Prison Life

Large-scale prison construction in the 1980s has contributed to an increase in the number of elderly inmates in prison today.

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. -Washington v.Harper

Most female inmates are housed in

One major staff concern in prison,________,ensures order within the prison.

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. -Cruz v.Beto

Female prisoners form homosexual relationships to compensate for the loss of other affectional relationships outside prison.

________ are generally considered to be at the bottom of the staff hierarchy in prisons.

Explain the purpose of the 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA)and why the Act was needed.How has the Supreme Court responded to the Act and what criticisms have been raised by opponents of the Act? What impact has the Act had? Be comprehensive in your response.

The Prison Litigation Reform Act was designed to reduce the number of lawsuits filed by state prisoners in federal courts.

Inmates who challenge prison conditions must show deliberate indifference on the part of prison officials.

A wanton disregard by corrections personnel for the well-being of inmates is known as

Many sexually aggressive inmates in prison continue to participate in gang rapes because they

The ________ model of prison culture suggests that inmates bring values,roles,and behavioral patterns from the outside world.

Because they are subject to the needs of imprisonment,prisoners' rights are considered to be absolute rights.

In women's prisons,________ inmates were more likely to be career offenders.

AIDS is the leading cause of death among prison inmates today.

Because they are constrained by the legitimate needs of imprisonment,prisoners' rights are considered to be ________.

Prison staff tend to be sympathetic to the needs of radical inmates.

The potential threat posed by inmates is a major influence on staff culture in prison.

Which of the following is probably not a reason behind the graying of America's prison population?