Question 1

Delinquency and crime&#10;A) Have a short-term impact only within the local community where they are committed&#10;B) Cost the nation billions of dollars&#10;C) Are usually committed by young males between the ages of 13 and 17 years&#10;D) Usually do not affect the families of the offenders

Accepted Answer

Delinquency and crime have far-reaching economic impacts, costing nations billions of dollars annually in law enforcement, legal proceedings, incarceration, and loss of property and productivity.

Question 2

&#34;Corrections&#34;&#10;A) is responsible for administering assigned penalties (assigned by the judicial process)&#10;B) is concerned with the legal determination of guilt and the assignment of penalties&#10;C) focuses on punishment rather than improvement of behavior&#10;D) is concerned with the collection of evidence about reported offenses

Accepted Answer

Corrections is responsible for administering penalties assigned by the judicial process, such as imprisonment, probation, or parole, rather than determining guilt or collecting evidence.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of four social processes utilized in the administration of criminal justice?&#10;A) Law enforcement.&#10;B) Corrections&#10;C) Delineation&#10;D) Prosecution and defense

Accepted Answer

Delineation is not recognized as one of the four primary social processes utilized in the administration of criminal justice. The four main processes typically include law enforcement, corrections, the court system (which encompasses prosecution and defense), and rehabilitation efforts, not delineation.

Question 4

The aim of social work in the field of corrections is&#10;A) To punish criminal behavior through corporal punishment&#10;B) reformation and rehabilitation&#10;C) To utilize the knowledge and skills of the profession in a punitive manner&#10;D) To isolate delinquents from the mainstream society

Accepted Answer

The primary aim of social work in the field of corrections is reformation and rehabilitation. Social workers strive to support individuals in correcting their behaviors and reintegrating into society positively, rather than focusing on punishment or isolation.

Question 5

The social work process in the field of corrections consists of four parts which are:&#10;A) Social study, assessment, treatment, and termination&#10;B) Inception, evaluation, punishment, and termination&#10;C) Interview, assessment, incarceration, and termination&#10;D) Social Study, reformation, rehabilitation, and termination

Accepted Answer

The social work process in corrections involves a comprehensive approach starting with a social study to understand the individual's background, followed by an assessment to identify specific needs or issues. Treatment plans are then developed and implemented to address these needs, and finally, the process concludes with termination, which involves ending the formal social work intervention, ideally after goals have been achieved.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the methods utilized by the social worker in assisting with antisocial behavior?&#10;A) Direct practice&#10;B) Indirect Practice&#10;C) Group Work&#10;D) Community Organization

Accepted Answer

Indirect practice involves working on behalf of clients or working with larger systems (like communities or policies) rather than directly with individuals displaying antisocial behavior. Direct practice, group work, and community organization are all methods that can be used to address and assist with antisocial behavior directly.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a principle used by social workers when they work with offenders and their families:&#10;A) Moralize and preach to change client behavior in a non-punitive and intrinsic manner&#10;B) Utilize a relationship to help clients help themselves&#10;C) Respect their right of self-determination&#10;D) Use authority in a positive manner

Accepted Answer

The principle of moralizing and preaching to change client behavior is not used by social workers. Social work focuses on empowering clients, respecting their self-determination, and using positive authority, rather than moralizing or preaching to clients.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the role of social workers in court settings:&#10;A) Social workers are attached to juvenile courts, district courts, and federal courts&#10;B) Social workers perform the role of probation officer&#10;C) Social workers represent the court after the judge has made a decision&#10;D) Social workers rarely qualify as expert witnesses in legal proceedings

Accepted Answer

Social workers often qualify as expert witnesses in legal proceedings due to their expertise in areas such as child welfare, mental health, and family dynamics. Their professional knowledge and experience enable them to provide valuable insights and testimony in various legal contexts.

Question 9

Within detention homes and prisons,&#10;A) Social workers have very limited roles and functions&#10;B) Social workers play a punitive role&#10;C) Social workers can provide much-needed mental health services&#10;D) Social workers have not been able to carve a professional niche

Accepted Answer

Social workers in detention homes and prisons can offer crucial mental health services, support, and counseling to inmates, addressing a significant need within these settings. Their role is therapeutic and supportive rather than punitive, and they have established a professional presence in these environments.

Question 10

A halfway House in corrections&#10;A) Is used as a rehabilitation center for substance abusers&#10;B) Is used to house mentally ill offenders&#10;C) Is utilized for a youth or an adult who has been in a detention home or a prison as a major step toward the community and total freedom&#10;D) Is used as a detention center for very young offenders

Accepted Answer

A halfway house is primarily used as a transitional living facility for individuals who have been in a detention home or prison, serving as a step towards their reintegration into the community and eventual total freedom. It is not exclusively for substance abusers, mentally ill offenders, or as a detention center for young offenders, although some may serve individuals with these backgrounds as part of their reintegration process.

Question 11

Explain the aim of social work practice in the field of corrections.

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Question 12

What are the key principles that social workers should follow when working with offenders and their families?

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Question 13

What are the functions of a social worker within court settings?

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Question 14

What are some of the roles that social workers can play in detention centers, jails, and prisons?

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Deck 14: Correctional Services