Question 1

One factor responsible for the rising incarceration rates for .

Accepted Answer

women

Question 2

Explain the three general models of prisons.

Accepted Answer

∙ The custodial model is based on the assumption that inmates are incarcerated for reasons of incapacitation,deterrence,and retribution.The focus is on security and discipline.
∙ The rehabilitation model stresses individualized treatment for offenders,with the goal of correcting criminal behaviors.
∙ The reintegration model if focused on preparing offenders for their eventual return to society.

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered an amenity in prison?

Accepted Answer

A) Decent food 
B) Clean living conditions 
C) Remedial education 
D) Recreational opportunities 
A) Decent food 
B) Clean living conditions 
C) Remedial education 
D) Recreational opportunities C

Question 4

Since the 1930's what prison model has dominated the most restrictive prisons?

Accepted Answer

A) Custodial 
B) Just deserts 
C) Reintegration 
D) Rehabilitation 
A) Custodial 
B) Just deserts 
C) Reintegration 
D) Rehabilitation

Question 5

What would Florida not be able to do in order to expand its prison population?

Accepted Answer

A) accept prisoners from other states 
B) increase probability of incarceration 
C) curtail parole opportunities 
D) keep inmates beyond their sentence 
A) accept prisoners from other states 
B) increase probability of incarceration 
C) curtail parole opportunities 
D) keep inmates beyond their sentence

Question 6

Dramatic growth of inmate populations is a consequence of the which is characterized by
"get tough" ideologies in sentencing and punishment.

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The answer of Dramatic growth of inmate populations is a...

Question 7

A model of corrections in which the psychological and biological roots of an inmate's criminal behavior are
identified and treated is called the congregate model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

are correctional facilities operated by private corporations instead of the government and,therefore,reliant on profits for survival.

Accepted Answer

The answer of are correctional facilities operated by private corporations...

Question 9

A number of state and the federal government convicted felons,or take away their right to vote.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A number of state and the federal...

Question 10

What factor explains why Florida had to close its correctional facilities even while overall prison populations were increasing?

Accepted Answer

A) federal prison growth 
B) inmates serving more time for each crime 
C) increased probability of incarceration 
D) rising incarceration rates for women 
A) federal prison growth 
B) inmates serving more time for each crime 
C) increased probability of incarceration 
D) rising incarceration rates for women

Question 11

Approximately of inmates are held in medium-security facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) 40% 
B) 25% 
C) 20% 
D) 33% 
A) 40% 
B) 25% 
C) 20% 
D) 33%

Question 12

Prison cells are located in rows of cell blocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Walnut Street system was a success,as it kept excessive costs low and limited overcrowding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Technically,pretrial detainees are prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.

Accepted Answer

∙ For some observers,America's high rate

Question 16

Describe the formal prison management system,and indicate the three most important aspects of prison governance.

Accepted Answer

∙ The formal prison management system re

Question 17

According to the text three general models exist in the United States.These models are

Accepted Answer

A) retribution,rehabilitation,and reintegration. 
B) incapacitative,rehabilitative,and reintegrative. 
C) custodial,rehabilitation,and reintegration. 
D) restrictive,rehabilitative,and reintegrative. 
A) retribution,rehabilitation,and reintegration. 
B) incapacitative,rehabilitative,and reintegrative. 
C) custodial,rehabilitation,and reintegration. 
D) restrictive,rehabilitative,and reintegrative.

Question 18

How might the authorities right to conduct a strip search be used against a suspect?

Accepted Answer

A) The threat of a strip search could be used to coerce information 
B) Police may use the strip search to increase the time a suspect is in custody 
C) A filthy suspect may be denied a strip search and thus a chance to get clean 
D) The police may threaten to use opposite-gender officers to conduct the strip search 
A) The threat of a strip search could be used to coerce information 
B) Police may use the strip search to increase the time a suspect is in custody 
C) A filthy suspect may be denied a strip search and thus a chance to get clean 
D) The police may threaten to use opposite-gender officers to conduct the strip search

Question 19

A prison designed to hold and discipline dangerous offenders,usually with cement walls and electronic barriers,is considered to be a security level facility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A prison designed to hold and discipline...

Question 20

Florida's experiences with controlling the costs of running its prisons might lead it to consider what steps?

Accepted Answer

A) privatize its prison system 
B) build more prisons 
C) build smaller prisons 
D) early release as many nonviolent prisoners as possible 
A) privatize its prison system 
B) build more prisons 
C) build smaller prisons 
D) early release as many nonviolent prisoners as possible

One factor responsible for the rising incarceration rates for .

Explain the three general models of prisons.

Which of the following is not considered an amenity in prison?

Since the 1930's what prison model has dominated the most restrictive prisons?

What would Florida not be able to do in order to expand its prison population?

Dramatic growth of inmate populations is a consequence of the which is characterized by "get tough" ideologies in sentencing and punishment.

A model of corrections in which the psychological and biological roots of an inmate's criminal behavior are identified and treated is called the congregate model.

are correctional facilities operated by private corporations instead of the government and,therefore,reliant on profits for survival.

A number of state and the federal government convicted felons,or take away their right to vote.

What factor explains why Florida had to close its correctional facilities even while overall prison populations were increasing?

Approximately of inmates are held in medium-security facilities.

Prison cells are located in rows of cell blocks.

The Walnut Street system was a success,as it kept excessive costs low and limited overcrowding.

Technically,pretrial detainees are prisoners.

Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.

Describe the formal prison management system,and indicate the three most important aspects of prison governance.

According to the text three general models exist in the United States.These models are

How might the authorities right to conduct a strip search be used against a suspect?

A prison designed to hold and discipline dangerous offenders,usually with cement walls and electronic barriers,is considered to be a security level facility.

Florida's experiences with controlling the costs of running its prisons might lead it to consider what steps?

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One factor responsible for the rising incarceration rates for .

Explain the three general models of prisons.

Which of the following is not considered an amenity in prison?

Since the 1930's what prison model has dominated the most restrictive prisons?

What would Florida not be able to do in order to expand its prison population?

Dramatic growth of inmate populations is a consequence of the which is characterized by "get tough" ideologies in sentencing and punishment.

A model of corrections in which the psychological and biological roots of an inmate's criminal behavior are identified and treated is called the congregate model.

are correctional facilities operated by private corporations instead of the government and,therefore,reliant on profits for survival.

A number of state and the federal government convicted felons,or take away their right to vote.

What factor explains why Florida had to close its correctional facilities even while overall prison populations were increasing?

Approximately of inmates are held in medium-security facilities.

Prison cells are located in rows of cell blocks.

The Walnut Street system was a success,as it kept excessive costs low and limited overcrowding.

Technically,pretrial detainees are prisoners.

Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.

Describe the formal prison management system,and indicate the three most important aspects of prison governance.

According to the text three general models exist in the United States.These models are

How might the authorities right to conduct a strip search be used against a suspect?

A prison designed to hold and discipline dangerous offenders,usually with cement walls and electronic barriers,is considered to be a security level facility.

Florida's experiences with controlling the costs of running its prisons might lead it to consider what steps?

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The Crime Picture Offenders and Victims

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Law Enforcement Today

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The Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation Parole and Intermediate Sanctions

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The Juvenile Justice System

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