Question 1

Illegal acts such as prostitution, selling illegal drugs, and unlawful gambling are considered _____ crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) hate 
B) property 
C) victimless 
D) corporate 
A) hate 
B) property 
C) victimless 
D) corporate C

Question 2

Retreatist gangs are extremely turf oriented and will engage in violent battle with individuals or rival groups that invade their neighborhood or commit acts they consider insulting or degrading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

List the treatment strategies used by social workers to empower domestic violence victims.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.
Social work treatment strategies involve empowering the victim and helping her survive. She changes from a victim to a survivor. Strategies include the following:
1) Offer support.
2) Identify and focus on her strengths.
3) Provide information regarding resources and services.
4) Assist her in identifying and evaluating the realistic alternatives available to her.
5) Help her establish a plan of action to ensure her safety.
6) Advocate on her behalf with legal, medical, and social services when necessary.
The goal is to help the domestic violence survivor gain confidence and get back on her feet. It takes a brave and strong person to break the cycle of violence.

Question 4

_____ refers to the early release of inmates from prison based on the promise and likelihood of good behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Parole 
B) Probation 
C) Incarceration 
D) Restitution 
A) Parole 
B) Probation 
C) Incarceration 
D) Restitution

Question 5

Women continue to stay with abusive partners for all of the following reasonsexcept:

Accepted Answer

A) economic dependence. 
B) lack of power. 
C) fear of isolation. 
D) desire for attention. 
A) economic dependence. 
B) lack of power. 
C) fear of isolation. 
D) desire for attention.

Question 6

Status offenses are acts that are considered crimes if committed by adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the prevention, intervention, and suppression approaches to combating gangs and reducing gang membership.

Accepted Answer

Young people often become gang members t

Question 8

List the five functions that social workers perform in adult correctional institutions.

Accepted Answer

Social workers in adult correctional ins

Question 9

Victim and offender mediation programs are face-to-face confrontations between victims and offenders in which an impartial third party serves as a mediator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the third phase in the cycle of domestic violence, tension builds as the perpetrator becomes increasingly controlling, demanding, and annoyed with the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ includes conducting assessments regarding suspects' mental competence to understand their behavior and stand trial; making recommendations concerning child custody, divorce, and preparing for court presentations as expert witnesses; and advocating for welfare rights.

Accepted Answer

A) Forensic social work 
B) Clinical social work 
C) Substance abuse social work 
D) Child welfare social work 
A) Forensic social work 
B) Clinical social work 
C) Substance abuse social work 
D) Child welfare social work

Question 12

In Japanese, the term _____ loosely corresponds to the English word gang.

Accepted Answer

A) raggare 
B) vitelloni 
C) chimpira 
D) stilyagi 
A) raggare 
B) vitelloni 
C) chimpira 
D) stilyagi

Question 13

Describe how race and social class affect crime rates.

Accepted Answer

Race is a factor in who gets arrested.Mi

Question 14

In the context of empowering domestic violence victims, one of the social work treatment strategies is to help the victims establish a plan of action to ensure their safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The explosion phase is the first phase in the cycle of domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of the Little Village Project, Chicago, the concept of targeting gangs involves identifying the most deeply committed gang leaders as objects of attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Kendall (2010), an estimate for the annual care of an older adult inmate is:

Accepted Answer

A) $20,000. 
B) $50,000. 
C) $90,000. 
D) $70,000. 
A) $20,000. 
B) $50,000. 
C) $90,000. 
D) $70,000.

Question 18

The term _____ refers to devil worship or participation in evil practices.

Accepted Answer

A) occult 
B) uppers 
C) cult 
D) shabu 
A) occult 
B) uppers 
C) cult 
D) shabu

Question 19

Discuss the gender variable of crime.

Accepted Answer

Although men make up about half the popu

Question 20

According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, _____ are exposed to risk factors such as substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence that can play a role in the increase in their criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) women 
B) men 
C) juveniles 
D) children 
A) women 
B) men 
C) juveniles 
D) children

Illegal acts such as prostitution, selling illegal drugs, and unlawful gambling are considered _____ crimes.

Retreatist gangs are extremely turf oriented and will engage in violent battle with individuals or rival groups that invade their neighborhood or commit acts they consider insulting or degrading.

List the treatment strategies used by social workers to empower domestic violence victims.

_____ refers to the early release of inmates from prison based on the promise and likelihood of good behavior.

Women continue to stay with abusive partners for all of the following reasonsexcept:

Status offenses are acts that are considered crimes if committed by adults.

Explain the prevention, intervention, and suppression approaches to combating gangs and reducing gang membership.

List the five functions that social workers perform in adult correctional institutions.

Victim and offender mediation programs are face-to-face confrontations between victims and offenders in which an impartial third party serves as a mediator.

During the third phase in the cycle of domestic violence, tension builds as the perpetrator becomes increasingly controlling, demanding, and annoyed with the victim.

_____ includes conducting assessments regarding suspects' mental competence to understand their behavior and stand trial; making recommendations concerning child custody, divorce, and preparing for court presentations as expert witnesses; and advocating for welfare rights.

In Japanese, the term _____ loosely corresponds to the English word gang.

Describe how race and social class affect crime rates.

In the context of empowering domestic violence victims, one of the social work treatment strategies is to help the victims establish a plan of action to ensure their safety.

The explosion phase is the first phase in the cycle of domestic violence.

In the context of the Little Village Project, Chicago, the concept of targeting gangs involves identifying the most deeply committed gang leaders as objects of attention.

According to Kendall (2010), an estimate for the annual care of an older adult inmate is:

The term _____ refers to devil worship or participation in evil practices.

Discuss the gender variable of crime.

According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, _____ are exposed to risk factors such as substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence that can play a role in the increase in their criminal behavior.

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Social Work Values and Ethics

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

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Exam 16: Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

Illegal acts such as prostitution, selling illegal drugs, and unlawful gambling are considered _____ crimes.

Retreatist gangs are extremely turf oriented and will engage in violent battle with individuals or rival groups that invade their neighborhood or commit acts they consider insulting or degrading.

List the treatment strategies used by social workers to empower domestic violence victims.

_____ refers to the early release of inmates from prison based on the promise and likelihood of good behavior.

Women continue to stay with abusive partners for all of the following reasonsexcept:

Status offenses are acts that are considered crimes if committed by adults.

Explain the prevention, intervention, and suppression approaches to combating gangs and reducing gang membership.

List the five functions that social workers perform in adult correctional institutions.

Victim and offender mediation programs are face-to-face confrontations between victims and offenders in which an impartial third party serves as a mediator.

During the third phase in the cycle of domestic violence, tension builds as the perpetrator becomes increasingly controlling, demanding, and annoyed with the victim.

_____ includes conducting assessments regarding suspects' mental competence to understand their behavior and stand trial; making recommendations concerning child custody, divorce, and preparing for court presentations as expert witnesses; and advocating for welfare rights.

In Japanese, the term _____ loosely corresponds to the English word gang.

Describe how race and social class affect crime rates.

In the context of empowering domestic violence victims, one of the social work treatment strategies is to help the victims establish a plan of action to ensure their safety.

The explosion phase is the first phase in the cycle of domestic violence.

In the context of the Little Village Project, Chicago, the concept of targeting gangs involves identifying the most deeply committed gang leaders as objects of attention.

According to Kendall (2010), an estimate for the annual care of an older adult inmate is:

The term _____ refers to devil worship or participation in evil practices.

Discuss the gender variable of crime.

According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, _____ are exposed to risk factors such as substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence that can play a role in the increase in their criminal behavior.

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Social Work Values and Ethics

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

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