Question 1

Restorative justice is becoming a popular approach because, in contrast to retributive justice, it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Holds juveniles responsible for their serious criminal behavior, regardless of their age 
B)  Restores a sense of "just deserts" by advocating punishment based on the seriousness of the crime 
C)  Involves the victim, community, and offender in the justice process 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Holds juveniles responsible for their serious criminal behavior, regardless of their age 
B)  Restores a sense of "just deserts" by advocating punishment based on the seriousness of the crime 
C)  Involves the victim, community, and offender in the justice process 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above C

Question 2

Because of the need to do more with less, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are expected to continue to be important in corrections. Examples of this include:

Accepted Answer

A) Using electronic scanning devices to record inmate movement 
B) Employing the professional approach to entry-level training 
C) Implementing caseload classification 
D) A and B 
E) All of the above 
A) Using electronic scanning devices to record inmate movement 
B) Employing the professional approach to entry-level training 
C) Implementing caseload classification 
D) A and B 
E) All of the above E

Question 3

Among the mistakes made during transition to the justice model that could be avoided in the future was/were lack of:

Accepted Answer

A) Sufficient planning with regard to policy impact 
B) Adequate resources for implementation 
C) Support among legislators and politicians 
D) A and B 
E) All of the above 
A) Sufficient planning with regard to policy impact 
B) Adequate resources for implementation 
C) Support among legislators and politicians 
D) A and B 
E) All of the above D

Question 4

The primary benefits of privatizing facility management include:

Accepted Answer

A)  More incentive to reduce waste 
B)  The existence of competition 
C)  The removal of government liability 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  More incentive to reduce waste 
B)  The existence of competition 
C)  The removal of government liability 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Identify the following statements as reflecting:
-Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice 
A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice

Question 6

When a facility is privately managed:

Accepted Answer

A) Government is absolved of any liability claims by inmates 
B) The private contractor is immune to any liability claims, since they can only be filed against government agencies 
C) The private contractor could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
D) Government could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
E) C and D 
A) Government is absolved of any liability claims by inmates 
B) The private contractor is immune to any liability claims, since they can only be filed against government agencies 
C) The private contractor could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
D) Government could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
E) C and D

Question 7

The types of correctional treatment programs that seem to work best are more likely to use negative rather than positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The courts are reluctant to utilize such sanctions as sentencing alternatives to prison or jail time 
B)  Justice agencies do not always have the capacity to implement them as prescribed by the courts 
C)  They are advocated by conservatives whose views are not politically popular 
D)  They are not in agreement with currently popular restorative justice principles 
E)  Most criminal justice decision-makers oppose them 
A)  The courts are reluctant to utilize such sanctions as sentencing alternatives to prison or jail time 
B)  Justice agencies do not always have the capacity to implement them as prescribed by the courts 
C)  They are advocated by conservatives whose views are not politically popular 
D)  They are not in agreement with currently popular restorative justice principles 
E)  Most criminal justice decision-makers oppose them

Question 10

Influence of the private sector on corrections is not new, since corrections has a long history of involvement by religious and charitable organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a facility is privately managed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Government is absolved of any liability claims by inmates 
B)  The private contractor is immune to any liability claims, since they can only be filed against government agencies 
C)  The private contractor could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
D)  Government could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
E)  C and D 
A)  Government is absolved of any liability claims by inmates 
B)  The private contractor is immune to any liability claims, since they can only be filed against government agencies 
C)  The private contractor could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
D)  Government could be held liable when inmates file civil suits 
E)  C and D

Question 12

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Trends today indicate that emphasis in correctional treatment is toward:

Accepted Answer

A) Voluntary participation 
B) Mandated participation 
C) Developing employment skills 
D) A and C 
E) B and C 
A) Voluntary participation 
B) Mandated participation 
C) Developing employment skills 
D) A and C 
E) B and C

Question 14

Identify the following statements as reflecting:
-Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice 
A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice

Question 15

The victim is largely ignored, and the offender is a passive participant in state-initiated proceedings. This statement reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative justice 
B) Retributive justice 
A) Restorative justice 
B) Retributive justice

Question 16

The drawback/s of privatizing facility management include/s potential for:

Accepted Answer

A) Public opposition to involvement of the private sector 
B) Taking shortcuts that could jeopardize safety 
C) Providing fewer staff or services 
D) B and C 
E) All of the above 
A) Public opposition to involvement of the private sector 
B) Taking shortcuts that could jeopardize safety 
C) Providing fewer staff or services 
D) B and C 
E) All of the above

Question 17

Identify the following statements as reflecting:
-Crime is defined as a violation of one person by another, rather than as a violation against the state.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice 
A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Retributive justice

Question 18

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

Accepted Answer

A) The courts are reluctant to utilize such sanctions as sentencing alternatives to prison or jail time 
B) Justice agencies do not always have the capacity to implement them as prescribed by the courts 
C) They are advocated by conservatives whose views are not politically popular 
D) They are not in agreement with currently-popular restorative justice principles 
E) Most criminal justice decision-makers oppose them 
A) The courts are reluctant to utilize such sanctions as sentencing alternatives to prison or jail time 
B) Justice agencies do not always have the capacity to implement them as prescribed by the courts 
C) They are advocated by conservatives whose views are not politically popular 
D) They are not in agreement with currently-popular restorative justice principles 
E) Most criminal justice decision-makers oppose them

Question 19

In contrast to the piecemeal privatization efforts of the past, the major difference in terms of the meaning of privatization today is that it has expanded to include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contracts with the private sector to provide treatment, training, or counseling programs 
B)  Hiring private sector architects to design new facilities 
C)  Contracting with private construction companies to build new facilities 
D)  Using private citizens to make parole decisions 
E)  Contracting with private companies for the full operation of correctional facilities 
A)  Contracts with the private sector to provide treatment, training, or counseling programs 
B)  Hiring private sector architects to design new facilities 
C)  Contracting with private construction companies to build new facilities 
D)  Using private citizens to make parole decisions 
E)  Contracting with private companies for the full operation of correctional facilities

Question 20

The primary drawbacks of privatizing facility management include potential for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Public opposition to involvement of the private sector 
B)  Taking shortcuts that could jeopardize safety 
C)  Providing fewer staff or services 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Public opposition to involvement of the private sector 
B)  Taking shortcuts that could jeopardize safety 
C)  Providing fewer staff or services 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above

Restorative justice is becoming a popular approach because, in contrast to retributive justice, it:

Because of the need to do more with less, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are expected to continue to be important in corrections. Examples of this include:

Among the mistakes made during transition to the justice model that could be avoided in the future was/were lack of:

The primary benefits of privatizing facility management include:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior.

When a facility is privately managed:

The types of correctional treatment programs that seem to work best are more likely to use negative rather than positive reinforcement.

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

Influence of the private sector on corrections is not new, since corrections has a long history of involvement by religious and charitable organizations.

When a facility is privately managed:

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

Trends today indicate that emphasis in correctional treatment is toward:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime.

The victim is largely ignored, and the offender is a passive participant in state-initiated proceedings. This statement reflects:

The drawback/s of privatizing facility management include/s potential for:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Crime is defined as a violation of one person by another, rather than as a violation against the state.

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

In contrast to the piecemeal privatization efforts of the past, the major difference in terms of the meaning of privatization today is that it has expanded to include:

The primary drawbacks of privatizing facility management include potential for:

The Correctional Conglomerate

The Impact of Sentencing Policies on Corrections

The Development of Corrections

Community-Based Alternatives

Jails: Pretrial Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Dynamics of the Prison Population

Custodial Procedures

Treatment and Related Programs

The Effects of Institutional Life

Transition From Confinement to Community

Juvenile Corrections

Staff-The Key Ingredient

Legal Issues and Liability

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Exam 15: Current Trends and Future Issues

Restorative justice is becoming a popular approach because, in contrast to retributive justice, it:

Because of the need to do more with less, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are expected to continue to be important in corrections. Examples of this include:

Among the mistakes made during transition to the justice model that could be avoided in the future was/were lack of:

The primary benefits of privatizing facility management include:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior.

When a facility is privately managed:

The types of correctional treatment programs that seem to work best are more likely to use negative rather than positive reinforcement.

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

Influence of the private sector on corrections is not new, since corrections has a long history of involvement by religious and charitable organizations.

When a facility is privately managed:

Correctional treatment today is becoming more pragmatically oriented, especially in terms of risk reduction.

Trends today indicate that emphasis in correctional treatment is toward:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime.

The victim is largely ignored, and the offender is a passive participant in state-initiated proceedings. This statement reflects:

The drawback/s of privatizing facility management include/s potential for:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Crime is defined as a violation of one person by another, rather than as a violation against the state.

The greatest difficulty with the implementation of intermediate sanctions is that:

In contrast to the piecemeal privatization efforts of the past, the major difference in terms of the meaning of privatization today is that it has expanded to include:

The primary drawbacks of privatizing facility management include potential for:

The Correctional Conglomerate

The Impact of Sentencing Policies on Corrections

The Development of Corrections

Community-Based Alternatives

Jails: Pretrial Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Dynamics of the Prison Population

Custodial Procedures

Treatment and Related Programs

The Effects of Institutional Life

Transition From Confinement to Community

Juvenile Corrections

Staff-The Key Ingredient

Legal Issues and Liability

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