Question 1

Which of the following refers to the process of creating an environment and providing rehabilitative programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility and to address personal disorders?
A) diagnosis
B) assessment
C) treatment
D) corrections

Accepted Answer

Treatment refers to the process of creating an environment and providing rehabilitative programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility and to address personal disorders.

Question 2

Which of the following by definition means "to return to a previous form?"
A) Darwinism
B) classical model
C) treatment
D) rehabilitation

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation refers to the process of returning to a previous form, especially in the context of health, where it aims to restore someone's physical abilities or health to their former state.

Question 3

Which of the following is a specific training in a trade area to prepare students to work in that trade?
A) academic training
B) Pell grants
C) prison training
D) vocational training

Accepted Answer

Vocational training is specifically designed to prepare students for work in a particular trade or occupation, offering practical skills and knowledge related to that field.

Question 4

Why did Congress in 1994 specifically eliminate inmates from being eligible to receive Pell grants?
A) Only a small number of inmates were taking advantage of the funding.
B) Studies showed that postsecondary education had a tendency to increase recidivism rates.
C) Members of the public complained that inmates should not get a "free" college education.
D) Many inmates using the grants committed crimes on college campuses.

Accepted Answer

In 1994, Congress eliminated Pell Grant eligibility for inmates largely due to public and political pressure, with complaints that it was unfair for incarcerated individuals to receive "free" college education while law-abiding citizens struggled to afford higher education.

Question 5

In 2017, a report indicated that what percent of prison inmates had a mental health disorder in the past?
A) 25%
B) 37%
C) 52%
D) 67%

Accepted Answer

37% of prison inmates had a mental health disorder in the past, according to a 2017 report, highlighting the intersection of mental health issues and the criminal justice system.

Question 6

What was the approximate prevalence of any drug dependence or abuse among state and federal prisoners in 2004?
A) 15-25 percent
B) 30-40 percent
C) 45-55 percent
D) 60-70 percent

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2004, approximately 45-55 percent of state and federal prisoners reported symptoms consistent with drug dependence or abuse.

Question 7

Residential treatment is a part of which of the following prison programs?
A) substance abuse programs
B) educational programs
C) holistic health care
D) recreation and leisure

Accepted Answer

Residential treatment programs are often part of substance abuse programs in prisons, providing an immersive environment for individuals to receive intensive treatment and support for addiction issues.

Question 8

What prison industry system ended in the early twentieth century, after which states began to operate their own prison industries to keep inmates busy and make a profit from the sale of produced goods?
A) state-use system
B) profit system
C) lease system
D) bargain system

Accepted Answer

The lease system, which allowed private businesses to lease inmates from the state to work in their enterprises, ended in the early twentieth century due to its abuses and exploitative nature. After its abolition, states began to operate their own prison industries.

Question 9

Which of the following resulted in prison industries producing inmate clothing, office furniture, and other products that can be sold only to government agencies?
A) lease system
B) selling system
C) government-use system
D) state-use system

Accepted Answer

The state-use system allows prison industries to produce goods like inmate clothing and office furniture that can only be sold to government agencies.

Question 10

Which of the following is a necessary condition for Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program to allow for the sale of prison goods on the open market?
A) Inmates get no wages for the work done.
B) Funds for victim assistance programs should be collected.
C) Inmate participation need not be voluntary.
D) Inmates should not be given any benefits in the event of injury.

Accepted Answer

The Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP) mandates that a portion of the earnings from inmate labor be allocated to victim assistance programs. This requirement is part of ensuring that the program not only benefits the economy but also contributes to restorative justice efforts.

Question 11

Which of the following are assets to prison operations, provide funds to operate, and reduce recidivism?
A) religious programs
B) recreation programs
C) prison industry programs
D) educational programs

Accepted Answer

Prison industry programs are assets to prison operations because they provide funds to operate through the production of goods and services and have been shown to reduce recidivism by providing inmates with work experience and skills useful for employment after release.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding religious programs in prison?
A) Religious programming is not considered as an important rehabilitative opportunity within prisons.
B) Due to most criminals' amoral approach to life, inmate participation in religious programs is usually very sparse.
C) Prisons restrict religious observation to the Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths.
D) Religious services are often coordinated by one or two full-time chaplains who provide religious guidance for prisoners.

Accepted Answer

Religious services in prisons are typically coordinated by chaplains who offer religious guidance to inmates, reflecting the recognition of the importance of spiritual support in rehabilitation and the accommodation of diverse religious needs within the prison system.

Question 13

Which of the following is considered as the most controversial area of prison programming?
A) recreation programs
B) educational programs
C) PIE programs
D) health care programs

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Most inmates are required to work for approximately how many hours per day and days per week?
A) 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
B) 6 hours per day, 6 days per week
C) 6 hours per day, 7 days per week
D) 6 hours per day, 5 days per week

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following is the most controversial recreational activity?
A) weight lifting
B) arts and crafts
C) athletics
D) outside sports

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What is the primary alternative provided by prison administrations that want to restrict weight lifting?
A) boxing
B) indoor tracks
C) rope jumping
D) "dip" bars

Accepted Answer

The primary alternative provided by prison administrations that want to restrict weight lifting is the use of "dip" bars. These allow for body-weight exercises, which can help maintain physical fitness without the need for free weights.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE regarding mental health programs?
A) Correctional agencies do not provide mental health programs to the same extent as mental health agencies.
B) Providing programs for inmates with mental illness is an easy task for correctional institutions.
C) A relatively low percentage of inmates have mental health problems.
D) The security demands to control these inmates do not affect the program in anyway.

Accepted Answer

Correctional agencies often have limited resources and face challenges in providing comprehensive mental health programs compared to specialized mental health agencies. This results in a disparity in the extent and quality of mental health services available to inmates.

Question 18

About what percentage of state and federal prisoners who were drug dependent or abusing in the year before their admission to prison took part in a drug abuse program?
A) 15-20 percent
B) 40-45 percent
C) 25-30 percent
D) 60-65 percent

Accepted Answer

Approximately 40-45 percent of state and federal prisoners who were drug dependent or abusing in the year before their admission to prison participated in a drug abuse program. This reflects the ongoing efforts within the correctional system to address substance abuse issues among inmates, though it also highlights that a significant portion of those in need may not receive such interventions.

Question 19

Which of the following is considered as the most effective treatment for substance abuse?
A) continuum of care
B) group therapy
C) residential treatment
D) short-term crisis units

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Approximately ________ of the states are involved in the PIE Program, which employed about ________ inmates in 2005.
A) one-third; 2,000
B) two-thirds; 6,500
C) one-quarter; 25,000
D) half; 10,000

Accepted Answer

As of the information available up to 2023, about two-thirds of the states are involved in the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIE Program), and it employed about 6,500 inmates in 2005. This program is designed to encourage states and units of local government to establish employment opportunities for prisoners that approximate private sector work experiences, helping inmates to develop skills useful upon release.

Quiz 14: Treatment and Programs Within a Prison

Which of the following refers to the process of creating an environment and providing rehabilitative programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility and to address personal disorders?

Which of the following by definition means "to return to a previous form?"

Which of the following is a specific training in a trade area to prepare students to work in that trade?

Why did Congress in 1994 specifically eliminate inmates from being eligible to receive Pell grants?

In 2017, a report indicated that what percent of prison inmates had a mental health disorder in the past?

What was the approximate prevalence of any drug dependence or abuse among state and federal prisoners in 2004?

Residential treatment is a part of which of the following prison programs?

What prison industry system ended in the early twentieth century, after which states began to operate their own prison industries to keep inmates busy and make a profit from the sale of produced goods?

Which of the following resulted in prison industries producing inmate clothing, office furniture, and other products that can be sold only to government agencies?

Which of the following is a necessary condition for Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program to allow for the sale of prison goods on the open market?

Which of the following are assets to prison operations, provide funds to operate, and reduce recidivism?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding religious programs in prison?

Which of the following is considered as the most controversial area of prison programming?

Most inmates are required to work for approximately how many hours per day and days per week?

Which of the following is the most controversial recreational activity?

What is the primary alternative provided by prison administrations that want to restrict weight lifting?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding mental health programs?

About what percentage of state and federal prisoners who were drug dependent or abusing in the year before their admission to prison took part in a drug abuse program?

Which of the following is considered as the most effective treatment for substance abuse?

Approximately of the states are involved in the PIE Program, which employed about inmates in 2005.