Question 1

Jails have been classified as the _________ for society's problems.

Accepted Answer

Jails are often seen as the "dumping ground" for society's problems, where individuals with a range of issues including poverty, mental illness, and addiction are sent instead of receiving appropriate resources and support. The other options do not accurately reflect the negative perception and overuse of jails in addressing social issues.

Question 2

Which acronym is used for the major distinctions between jails and prisons?

Accepted Answer

SLAPP stands for Short-term, Local, Awaiting trial, Pretrial detainees, and Petty offenders, highlighting the key differences between jails and prisons.

Question 3

What number of people flow through jails in the United States every year?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 17 million people flow through jails in the United States every year.

Question 4

The term "jail" is derived from the English term "gaol," which can be traced back to the time of ___________.

Accepted Answer

The term "gaol" can be traced back to the reign of King Henry II in 12th century England.

Question 5

In a somewhat ironic twist, John Howard died of _________.

Accepted Answer

John Howard, a noted prison reformer, ironically died of typhus, also known as "jail fever," which was a common disease in the unsanitary conditions of the prisons he worked to improve.

Question 6

It is believed that the first jail in the Americas was established where?

Accepted Answer

The first jail in the Americas was established in Jamestown, Virginia in 1608. This was several years before the establishment of Plymouth, Massachusetts (1620), and New Haven, Connecticut (1638). While Philadelphia, Pennsylvania also had early jails, it was not established until 1682.

Question 7

William Penn was a leader of which religious group in Pennsylvania that did not believe in corporal punishment but instead saw hard labor as the most effective way of handling crime?

Accepted Answer

William Penn was a leader of the Quaker religious group in Pennsylvania. Quakers believed in non-violence and did not support corporal punishment. Instead, they saw hard labor as a more effective way of handling crime.

Question 8

On September 15, 1786, a new law was enacted that allowed prisoners to be put to work doing what?

Accepted Answer

The new law enacted on September 15, 1786 allowed prisoners to be put to work repairing roads and sweeping streets.

Question 9

At midyear 1999, nearly one in every how many U.S. residents was in a local jail?

Accepted Answer

At midyear 1999, nearly one in every 450 U.S. residents was in a local jail, reflecting the incarceration rate at that time.

Question 10

In 2010, what percentage of jail inmates were females?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2010, 11% of jail inmates were females.

Question 11

Relative to their number in the U.S. population, blacks were how many times more likely than whites to have been in jail?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, "Blacks were nearly five times as likely as whites to be in jail."

Question 12

Which Amendment of the Constitution claims that "the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial"?

Accepted Answer

The right to a speedy and public trial is mentioned in the Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution, which provides various protections for individuals accused of crimes, including the right to a fair and speedy trial.

Question 13

In 2010, about what percentage of jail inmates were convicted and serving sentences?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following was not listed as a recommendation for alternatives to juvenile jailing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

In 2005, how many American jails housed fewer than 50 inmates?

Accepted Answer

In 2005, 40% of American jails housed fewer than 50 inmates, reflecting the distribution and operational scale of incarceration facilities across the country at that time.

Question 16

Traditional jails are referred to as having what kind of design?

Accepted Answer

This is because traditional jails are designed in a linear fashion, with cells arranged in a straight line along a central corridor. This design allows for easy monitoring of inmates and staff, as well as efficient movement of inmates within the jail.

Question 17

New-generation jails use which kind of supervision?

Accepted Answer

New-generation jails use direct supervision, which means officers are physically present in the housing unit with the inmates, rather than being stationed in a centralized control room. This allows for better communication and interaction between officers and inmates, promoting safety and security in the facility.

Question 18

Which of the following was the first jail facility to incorporate the new-generation design?

Accepted Answer

The question refers to the "new-generation design," which was developed in the 1980s and 1990s. The Contra Costa County Detention Center in California was the first jail facility to be built using this design in 1986. Cook County Jail in Illinois, Walnut Street Jail in Pennsylvania, and Scott County Jail in Iowa were all built prior to the development of the new-generation design.

Question 19

How many objectives have been identified for direct inmate supervision?

Accepted Answer

Six objectives have been identified for direct inmate supervision, focusing on safety, security, order, care, activity, and justice.

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of jails in the United States are accredited?

Accepted Answer

Only about 5% of jails in the United States are accredited, indicating a relatively low rate of adherence to or achievement of specific standards set by accrediting bodies.

Quiz 6: Jails