Exam 15: Current Trends and Future Issues

It has been argued that recidivism rates _ a valid measure of accountability for the performance of correctional institutions today because _. Select the option that makes this statement true when placed in the blanks:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

The private sector has influenced corrections historically through the:

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Question 22

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime. This statement reflects:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

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Question 25

Being accredited enables a correctional facility to avoid liability lawsuits.

(True/False)

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Question 26

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -The focus is on establishing blame for past behavior.

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Question 27

With regard to liability, agencies that have successfully participated in the process described above tend to find that they:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

To meet future challenges, it will be necessary for correctional administrators to:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

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:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior. This statement reflects:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

Privately operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

(True/False)

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Question 34

Is based on adversarial relationships. This statement reflects:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Ground-penetrating radar can enable correctional officials to detect underground escape tunnels.

(True/False)

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Question 36

Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right. This statement reflects:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

Reconciliation and restitution are used to rejuvenate both parties. This statement reflects:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

Research indicates that correctional treatment is more effective if it is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 39

Privately-operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

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It has been argued that recidivism rates _ a valid measure of accountability for the performance of correctional institutions today because _. Select the option that makes this statement true when placed in the blanks:

The private sector has influenced corrections historically through the:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right.

Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime. This statement reflects:

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

Being accredited enables a correctional facility to avoid liability lawsuits.

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -The focus is on establishing blame for past behavior.

With regard to liability, agencies that have successfully participated in the process described above tend to find that they:

To meet future challenges, it will be necessary for correctional administrators to:

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:

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

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior. This statement reflects:

Privately operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

Is based on adversarial relationships. This statement reflects:

Ground-penetrating radar can enable correctional officials to detect underground escape tunnels.

Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right. This statement reflects:

Reconciliation and restitution are used to rejuvenate both parties. This statement reflects:

Research indicates that correctional treatment is more effective if it is:

Privately-operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

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

It has been argued that recidivism rates _______ a valid measure of accountability for the performance of correctional institutions today because _______. Select the option that makes this statement true when placed in the blanks:

The private sector has influenced corrections historically through the:

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right.

Emphasis is on imposing pain to punish the offender and deter future crime. This statement reflects:

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

Being accredited enables a correctional facility to avoid liability lawsuits.

Identify the following statements as reflecting: -The focus is on establishing blame for past behavior.

With regard to liability, agencies that have successfully participated in the process described above tend to find that they:

To meet future challenges, it will be necessary for correctional administrators to:

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:

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

Evidence-based decision-making means basing correctional decisions on:

Response is focused on rectifying the harmful consequences of the offender's behavior. This statement reflects:

Privately operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

Is based on adversarial relationships. This statement reflects:

Ground-penetrating radar can enable correctional officials to detect underground escape tunnels.

Accountability of offenders is defined as understanding the impact of their actions and helping to make things right. This statement reflects:

Reconciliation and restitution are used to rejuvenate both parties. This statement reflects:

Research indicates that correctional treatment is more effective if it is:

Privately-operated correctional facilities are immune from liability lawsuits, since it is only government that inmates can sue.

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

Filters

It has been argued that recidivism rates _ a valid measure of accountability for the performance of correctional institutions today because _. Select the option that makes this statement true when placed in the blanks: