Question 1

Which prison holds many convicted terrorists and is the supermax prison of the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

Accepted Answer

ADX Florence, located in Colorado, is known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies" and is the supermax prison of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It is where many high-profile and dangerous criminals, including convicted terrorists, are held in solitary confinement with minimal human interaction.

Question 2

The Corrections Demonstration Project provides offenders with:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Nearly 50 percent of inmates in federal prison and roughly 30 percent in state-level prisons are currently serving time for:

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, as of 2018, nearly 50 percent of inmates in federal prison and 30 percent in state-level prisons were incarcerated for drug offenses. This includes a variety of drug-related crimes, including possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and distribution. With the ongoing war on drugs, drug offenses have consistently been a significant contributor to prison populations in the United States.

Question 4

To have a sex offender involuntarily and indefinitely committed to a mental institution once he or she is nearing release from prison is known as:

Accepted Answer

Civil commitment is the legal process of involuntarily committing a sex offender to a mental health institution after serving their prison sentence. It is done to protect society from potential harm by individuals with a high risk of reoffending. The commitment is indefinite and only ends when a court deems the person no longer a threat.

Question 5

According to the text, in order for a sex offender to be labeled as a sexually violent offender, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Both an evaluation by a mental health professional and a probable cause hearing are required for a sex offender to be classified as a sexually violent offender.

Question 6

The average cost of housing an elderly inmate is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Housing elderly inmates is more expensive than housing younger ones due to increased medical and healthcare costs related to age-related conditions. Therefore, the average cost of housing an elderly inmate is typically three times the cost of other prisoners.

Question 7

Many substance-involved inmates report that at the time of their offense they were in which condition?

Accepted Answer

Many substance-involved inmates report that they were under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of their offense.

Question 8

____________________ are state and federal statutes that require convicted sex offenders to register with local police and to notify law enforcement authorities whenever they move to a new location.

Accepted Answer

Megan's Laws are state and federal statutes that require convicted sex offenders to register with local police and to notify law enforcement authorities whenever they move to a new location. The other options listed are not related to sex offender registration and notification.

Question 9

The most common type of treatment for mental health problems in correctional facilities is:

Accepted Answer

Prescribed medication is the most common type of treatment for mental health problems in correctional facilities. This is because it is often the most practical and cost-effective way to manage symptoms, and it does not require extensive training or resources on the part of the correctional staff. While other forms of therapy may be used in conjunction with medication, they tend to be less prevalent due to logistical challenges and resource constraints.

Question 10

Prisoners who actively participate in prison-based drug treatment programs are less likely to do all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Inmates who have chronic health and mental health issues are categorized as which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

Inmates who have chronic health and mental health issues are referred to as special needs inmates. They require additional attention and care due to their medical conditions. The other options, special offense inmates and special population inmates, do not specifically refer to inmates with chronic health and mental health issues.

Question 12

Treatment of sex offenders is likely to be successful if offendersn do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are important for the success of treatment for sex offenders. Offenders need to recognize and understand the factors that contributed to their offense in order to address and change those behaviors. They also need to monitor themselves and their environment to remain aware of potential triggers for their behavior. Finally, they need to remain willing and able to apply intervention skills and seek outside assistance when necessary to prevent reoffending.

Question 13

In 1999, ____________________ became fully functional, creating one of the most important laws in protecting potential victims from sexual predators.

Accepted Answer

Megan's Law became fully functional in 1996, not 1999. The National Sex Offender Registry, established through the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act in 2006, built upon the foundation of Megan's Law to create a comprehensive system for tracking sex offenders. However, the specific reference to becoming "fully functional" in 1999 aligns with the continued development and implementation of systems to track and register sex offenders, which can be confusing. Megan's Law, indeed, was a pivotal moment in this effort, mandating community notification of sex offenders, but the National Sex Offender Registry represents a broader, more integrated system that was fully realized in its current form after 1999.

Question 14

Inmates who are immigrants and elderly are categorized as which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

Inmates who are immigrants and elderly are categorized as "special population inmates" because they have unique needs or circumstances that require additional considerations within the correctional system.

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem?

Accepted Answer

Over 50 percent of prison and jail inmates are reported to have a mental health problem, reflecting the high prevalence of mental health issues within the incarcerated population.

Question 16

The aging of the prison population is attributable to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The aging of the prison population is a result of all of these factors - an increasing number of older people being convicted of sex crimes and murder, longer sentences, and mandatory minimum sentences.

Question 17

One who acts with premeditated and politically directed violence directed against noncombatants is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A terrorist is someone who commits premeditated and politically directed violence against noncombatants in order to achieve a political or social goal. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this type of individual.

Question 18

Elderly inmates are especially vulnerable to victimization and require special attention when it comes to all of the following items except :

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important considerations for elderly inmates, but religious services are not necessarily specific to their age group and may not require any special attention beyond what is standard for all inmates. Medical treatment, nutrition, and housing are particularly important for elderly inmates, who may have unique health and environmental needs.

Question 19

Substance-involved inmates and sex offenders are considered to be which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substance-involved inmates and sex offenders are considered...

Question 20

Evaluations of drug treatment programs have determined that treatment services should be based on all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

Evaluations of drug treatment programs have not found that the inclusion of faith-based programming is necessary for effective treatment. The other options listed (an atmosphere of empathy and safety, a clear treatment philosophy, and the use of peer role models and peer pressure) have been found to be important components of effective treatment services.

Quiz 11: Special Prison Populations