Question 1

Which model of incarceration is akin to community corrections and strives to help offenders maintain ties with the community, based on the belief that inmates should remain in contact with the outside world while incarcerated for the sake of easing the transition from prisoner to citizen?

A) Reintegration
B) Custodial
C) Rehabilitation
D) Centralization

A

Accepted Answer

The reintegration model of incarceration emphasizes the importance of helping offenders maintain ties with the community while incarcerated, as a means of facilitating their successful transition back into society upon release. This model is similar to community corrections in that it prioritizes the continuity of the offender's relationships, employment, and other community ties. The Custodial model, in contrast, emphasizes punishment and control, while the Rehabilitation model focuses on treating the root causes of criminal behavior. Centralization is not a model of incarceration.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct with regard to private prisons?&#10;A) They are less flexible than government-operated prisons.&#10;B) They lack opportunities for creativity.&#10;C) There is more accountability with regard to operations.&#10;D) They ease government pressures to incarcerate offenders.

Accepted Answer

Private prisons ease government pressures to incarcerate offenders by providing an alternative to government-operated prisons, which may be overcrowded and underfunded. Private prisons can also provide cost savings to the government, as they operate on a for-profit model. However, there is debate about the quality of care and rehabilitation provided in private prisons, and concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the profit-driven model.

Question 3

The _______ consists of the distinct values, norms, and beliefs identified among prison inmates.&#10;A) inmate economy&#10;B) prison argot&#10;C) prison subculture&#10;D) institutional underbelly

Accepted Answer

The prison subculture refers to the distinct values, norms, and beliefs that exist among prison inmates. The inmate economy refers to the system of exchange and trade within the prison, while prison argot refers to the slang used by inmates. Institutional underbelly is a term that refers to the corrupt and unethical practices within the criminal justice system.

Question 4

Which of the following types of inmates sell their legal services to other inmates, for instance by conducting legal research or writing writs?&#10;A) Merchants&#10;B) Prison prosecutors&#10;C) Jailhouse lawyers&#10;D) Convict counsel

Accepted Answer

Inmates who provide legal services to other inmates are commonly known as "jailhouse lawyers". They may conduct legal research, write appeals or writs, and even represent other inmates in court with permission from the judge. This term is widely recognized in the legal system and is the most appropriate choice for this scenario. The other choices, such as merchants or prison prosecutors, do not accurately describe this type of inmate. "Convict counsel" is not a commonly used term, and does not specifically refer to inmates who provide legal services to others.

Question 5

In helping to explain the cause of inmate misconduct, _______ theory centers on how inmates adapt and cope with the pains and losses associated with imprisonment.&#10;A) deprivation&#10;B) importation&#10;C) inmate balance&#10;D) administrative control

Accepted Answer

Deprivation theory suggests that inmates may engage in misconduct as a result of the pains and losses associated with imprisonment, such as separation from loved ones, loss of freedom, and lack of privacy. This theory focuses on how inmates adapt and cope with these deprivations.

Question 6

Also known as UNICOR, which federal government corporation was created in 1934 and uses inmate labor from the Federal Bureau of Prisons to produce services and goods?&#10;A) The U.S. Bureau of Inmate Labor&#10;B) Inmate Services Incorporated&#10;C) National Inmate Labor Association&#10;D) Federal Prison Industries

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Federal Prison Industries, also known as UNICOR. It was created in 1934 and uses inmate labor from the Federal Bureau of Prisons to produce services and goods. The other options provided are not correct names of the federal government corporation.

Question 7

According to the _______ theory, overenforcement of the rules and regulations in prisons creates an environment conducive to disorder and collective violence.&#10;A) prisoner repression&#10;B) inmate balance&#10;C) deprivation&#10;D) importation

Accepted Answer

The inmate balance theory suggests that overenforcement of rules disrupts the balance between prison authorities and inmates, leading to disorder and violence.

Question 8

Most prisons today are operated by private companies.

Accepted Answer

While some prisons are privately operated, the majority of prisons in the United States are still run by government agencies.

Question 9

Contracting with private prisons can be more expensive than government-operated prisons due to the profit margin added to the costs of providing correctional services.

Accepted Answer

Private prisons are operated for profit, which means they have to add a profit margin to the costs of providing correctional services. This can make them more expensive than government-operated prisons. Studies have shown that private prisons can cost up to 50% more than government-operated prisons, which can be a burden on taxpayers.

Question 10

Prison officers are generally permitted to use physical force against prisoners to prevent escapes.

Accepted Answer

Prison officers are permitted to use physical force, including deadly force, to prevent a prisoner from escaping or to defend themselves or others from harm. However, the amount of force used must be reasonable and necessary under the circumstances.

Question 11

Prison riots have been explained through the social context of prisons, which involves a breakdown in the precarious relationship between prisoners and prison administrators.

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Question 12

Prison gangs decreased in number in the 1960s and 1970s as race relations in society in general improved.

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Question 13

Research suggests that overcrowded correctional facilities have no impact on discipline problems or the spread of communicable diseases.

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Question 14

Importation theory proposes that inmate behaviors in prisons are shaped by experiences and beliefs held prior to institutionalization.

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Question 15

Why have prisons grown so large in number since the 1980s? Why should we be concerned that such growth has contributed to overcrowding?

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Question 16

Identify and discuss the theories that explain why inmates engage in misconduct.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 32: Institutional Corrections