Question 1

Women in the corrections system suffer from all of the following EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Women in the corrections system often face issues such as poverty, homelessness, and limited public assistance, but they do not typically experience an overabundance of medical care.

Question 2

Which retailer has changed their hiring policies so that an individual's criminal history is not raised until the interview?

Accepted Answer

Target has adjusted its hiring policies to delay inquiries about an applicant's criminal history until the interview stage, a practice known as "Ban the Box." This approach aims to reduce employment barriers for individuals with criminal records, allowing them to be evaluated first on their qualifications.

Question 3

In what state did recent legislation make it illegal for state employers to ask about an offender's criminal history on a job application?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota passed "Ban the Box" legislation, making it illegal for state employers to ask about an offender's criminal history on a job application.

Question 4

According to the authors, what is the identity given to offenders who have just been released from prison?

Accepted Answer

The term "ex-offender" is used to describe individuals who have been released from prison, indicating that they have served their sentence and are no longer incarcerated.

Question 5

In 2011, ______ percent of the parole population were women.

Accepted Answer

In 2011, women constituted 11% of the parole population.

Question 6

All of the following are requirements that offenders have to fulfill EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Getting a degree is not a standard requirement that offenders must fulfill as part of their sentence or rehabilitation process. Requirements typically include paying fines, restitution, and completing community service hours.

Question 7

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2011______ percent of probationers were female.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics,...

Question 8

Which of the following cases set the standard through which courts could measure whether women received a lower standard of treatment compared to men?

Accepted Answer

Barefield v. Leach set the standard through which courts could measure whether women received a lower standard of treatment compared to men.

Question 9

Which of the following cases held that the state must provide the same opportunities for education, rehabilitation, and vocational training for females as provided for male offenders?

Accepted Answer

B) Glover v. Johnson is the case that held the state must provide the same opportunities for education, rehabilitation, and vocational training for females as provided for male offenders. This decision emphasized the importance of equal treatment and opportunities within the correctional system, regardless of gender.

Question 10

Which of the following is a community based program found to reduce recidivism rates among women offenders?

Accepted Answer

"Moving On" is a community-based program specifically designed to help women offenders. It focuses on reducing recidivism by addressing the unique challenges and circumstances that women face in the criminal justice system.

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding assessment tools currently in use are true EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following statements regarding assessment...

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the primary reasons why women are involved in criminal activity and ultimately sent to prison?

Accepted Answer

Drug addiction is a significant factor contributing to criminal activity among women, leading to their incarceration. Substance abuse often correlates with crimes such as theft, prostitution, and drug trafficking, which are common reasons for women's imprisonment.

Question 13

Offenders on probation must follow all of the following EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Adhering to strict dietary standards is not a typical requirement for offenders on probation. Probation conditions usually focus on maintaining employment, education, and obeying laws, including specific conditions like curfews, but not dietary restrictions.

Question 14

All of the following are true regarding the Welfare Reform Act and women convicted of a felony drug offense EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

The Welfare Reform Act includes provisions that can ban individuals convicted of felony drug offenses from receiving various forms of public assistance and benefits, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, and in some cases, public housing. However, it does not call for a ban on drug testing of welfare recipients; in fact, drug testing can be a requirement for receiving welfare benefits in some jurisdictions.

Question 15

All of the following are examples of wraparound services EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Wraparound services are comprehensive, community-based services that support individuals in various aspects of their lives. Addiction recovery, welfare, and emergency shelter organizations are examples of such services. Employment, however, is typically a standalone service focused on job placement and career development, not a wraparound service.

Question 16

For effective management of female offenders, all of the following are principles identified by Bloom EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For effective management of female offenders, all...

Question 17

Bloom's six principles can change all of the following EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Bloom's six principles are primarily focused on educational and cognitive processes, which can influence policy development, staff training, and offender supervision, but they do not directly pertain to the administration of medical health care.

Question 18

All of the following were identified by Bloom as key principles that can change gender-specific programming EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

Bloom's key principles for changing gender-specific programming include Gender, Environment, and Relationships, but not Age. Age is not specifically identified as a principle for gender-specific programming changes according to Bloom's framework.

Question 19

______ held that the equal protection clause prevents prison administrators from justifying the disparate treatment of women on the grounds that providing such services for women is inconvenient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ held that the equal protection clause...

Question 20

The cases of Brenda Clubine and Glenda Virgil highlight which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Brenda Clubine and Glenda Virgil are known for their cases involving the incarceration of women who killed their intimate abusers. Their stories have been highlighted in discussions about the criminal justice system's treatment of women who defend themselves against domestic violence.

Quiz 10: The Supervision on Women Community Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry