Ch.9- CRIM221

It is estimated each life sentence costs taxpayers how much? a. $1 million b. $2 million c. $500,000 d. $100,000

$1 million

Specialized facilities for frail inmates and those with physical or mental disabilities are designed to ________. a. provide more visiting options for offenders with their families b. protect inmates from younger prisoners c. allow offenders more social time d. segregate these offenders from the general population so they can be granted an early release without other offenders knowing

B

Which of the following is NOT one of the special accommodations made for veterans? a. better conditions while incarcerated b. specialized criminal courts c. separate housing d. special programs

Better conditions while incarcerated

Separate housing for elderly inmates could be beneficial for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT _______. a. they are attractive targets to younger, tougher inmates b. they have difficulty establishing social relationships c. they would feel safer d. it would be easier to provide specialized programming

C (incorrect)

Transgender offenders enter prison with a disproportionate amount of __________. a. substance abuse problems b. mental health issues c. past physical and sexual victimization d. all of these choices

D

What is the central argument against separate housing of elderly inmates? a. There are no laws requiring separate housing. b. They would be more likely to get depressed and attempt suicide. c. They should be treated the same as other inmates. d. They can have a calming effect on the younger, more unpredictable population.

D

Ben was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 57. This was the first time he was incarcerated. At the age of 71, he had a stroke and could no longer care for himself. For the first time in his incarceration, he was moved to a new living unit. At the age of 86 he was placed in hospice care and released to the care of his family. What special population is Ben identified with? a. elderly b. mentally ill c. HIV-positive d. sexual minority

Elderly

Due to the rising U.S. health costs, the increasing number of ___________ offenders may become a major problem for corrections within the next decade. a. sex b. violent c. elderly d. situational

Elderly

All prisons in the United States have the same testing services for HIV

False

Because it is commonly recognized that prisons house significant numbers of HIV-infected persons due to the high- risk behaviors practiced by some offenders, medical testing and treatment for HIV are standard procedures in all U.S. prisons.

False

Group programming is never used in the prison setting

False

HIV testing is compulsory in all prisons

False

Long-term offenders have no access to programs while in prison

False

Mental illness does not differ by race, age, or gender

False

The deinstitutionalization movement of the 1960s, had no impact on the mentally ill population in jails and prisons

False

The increased number of elderly inmates has had no effect on life inside adult prisons

False

The majority of correctional officials do not segregate HIV/AIDS-infected inmates

False

Long-term prisoners are charged with disciplinary infractions ___________ frequently than short-term inmates. a. slightly less b. slightly more c. far less d. far more

Far less

Mentally ill prisoners pose challenges for correctional professionals because they are more likely to be involved in ____________ than other inmates. a. fights b. gangs c. education d. programming

Fights

Some transgender inmates suffer from ________, which may require sex-reassignment surgery as the preferred method of treatment. a. gender identity disorder b. transgender disorder c. sexual minority disorder d. sexual identity disorder

Gender identity disorder

Ben was serving a life sentence but released early. Why? a. geriatric release laws b. pardon c. probation d. parole

Geriatric release laws

The aim of cognitive approach is to teach offenders new ways to ________. a. think about themselves and their actions b. commit crimes c. treat their mental illness d. treat their chemical use

Think about themselves and their actions

"Natural life" means there is no possibility for parole

True

A domestic violence educational class is designed for women offenders and teaches them to recognize the patterns and cycles of an abusive relationship

True

Administrators believe that as much as possible, the elderly should remain in the general population but with special accommodations

True

At the time of the offense, a quarter of veterans and a third of nonveterans were under the influence of drugs

True

In prison, an offender's life may be prolonged and medical care may be better than if he or she was discharged back into a disadvantaged neighborhood

True

Long-term inmates are more youthful than those sentenced before the "get-tough" era

True

Prison treatment groups are often highly confrontational

True

Prisoner advocates argue that not all elderly prisoners should remain incarcerated for the rest of their lives

True

Releasing offenders, even elderly ones, always involves some political risk

True

Some state correction systems have developed separate housing and special programs for incarcerated veterans

True

The numbers of inmates in federal and state prisons who have also served in the armed services have steadily decreased over the last 30 years

True

Transactional analysis focuses on the roles that people play with others

True

__________ veterans have the greatest representation among incarcerated veterans. a. World War II b. Korean War c. Iraq War d. Vietnam War

Vietnam

The majority of incarcerated veterans in state prisons have committed a ________ crime. a. drug b. violent c. sex d. property

Violent

What type of offense did Austin most likely commit? a. violent b. drug c. property d. financial

Violent

Mental illness is more likely among offenders convicted of __________ offenses and less likely among those convicted of ___________ offenses. a. drug; violent b. violent; drug c. drug; property d. property; drug

Violent; drug

Geriatric offenders pose a challenge for corrections because they require special considerations regarding all of the following EXCEPT ___________ needs. a. housing b. medical c. visitation d. programming

Visitation

Mass closings of public hospitals for the mentally ill began in the _________. a. 1950s b. 1960s c. 1970s d. 1980s

1960s

Most states define inmates over age ________ as elderly. a. 50 b. 55 c. 60 d. 65

50 (incorrect)

Homosexual activity is NOT forbidden in prison

?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has significantly affected life inside adult prisons? a. the growing number of short-term inmates b. the increased number of elderly inmates c. the sizable number of inmates with HIV/AIDS d. the thousands of prisoners who are mentally ill

A

Rates of HIV infection are higher in ___________ prisoners. a. adult female b. adult male c. juvenile female d. juvenile male

Adult female

Which program helps offenders recognize problem situations and the types of thoughts and feelings that lead to problematic anger? a. Thinking Errors b. Impact of Crime I & II c. Anger Management Phase II d. Anger Management Phase I

Anger Management Phase I

Which program provides offenders ideas for communicating and staying connected with their children during their incarceration? a. Maintaining Ties b. Thinking for a Change c. Parenting from the Inside d. Inmate Parents

Parenting from the Inside

Based on the scenario, what programming option would you suggest for Tia? a. parenting from the inside b. anger management c. domestic violence d. psychotherapy

Parenting from the inside

What exacerbates the problem of managing mentally ill prisoners? a. prison overcrowding b. increased arrests c. lack of programming d. inmate noncompliance

Prison overcrowding

Experts suggest that administrators follow three main principles when managing long-term inmates. Which of the following is NOT one of these principles? a. create opportunities for meaningful living b. maximize opportunities for the inmate to exercise choice in living circumstances c. provide conjugal visits for most married inmates d. help the inmate maintain contact with the outside world

Provide conjugal visits for most married inmates

What type of programming is Austin participating in? a. psychotherapy b. reality therapy c. cognitive skills programming d. drug treatment

Psychotherapy

Drug treatment designed to lessen the severity of symptoms of psychological illness is known as _________. a. methadone treatment b. psychotropic medications c. a z-pack d. behavior- modification medications

Psychotropic medications

Treatment that emphasizes personal responsibility for actions and their consequences is known as ________. a. reality therapy b. group therapy c. confrontation therapy d. psychotherapy

Reality therapy

Where was Ben moved following his stroke? a. specialized facility b. segregation c. nursing home d. halfway house

Specialized facility

Veterans who survive combat may struggle with all of the following problems, EXCEPT _______. a. lack of education b. physical injuries c. depression d. psychological trauma

Lack of education

Tia was sentenced to 30 years in prison at the age of 21. Her case manager is working with her to ensure she is maintaining contact with friends and family on the outside, especially her two young children. Based on the scenario, what special population group is Tia categorized as? a. long-term offender b. mentally ill offender c. elderly offender d. sexual minority offender

Long-term offender

Which of the following is NOT an objective of programs such as "True Grit" designed for elderly offenders? a. meet psychological needs b. meet physical needs c. meet spiritual needs d. meet reintegration needs

Meet reintegration needs

Which of the following is NOT part of the goals of the Senior Structured Living Program? a. meeting physical needs b. meeting psychological needs c. meeting spiritual needs d. meeting familial needs

Meeting familial needs

According to the text, what is one reason that mental health treatment of inmates has been ineffective? a. Inmates tend to refuse treatment. b. Correctional officers don't allow inmates to participate in mental health programming. c. Mental illness diagnoses are often unreliable. d. Inmates are embarrassed to admit they need mental health treatment and thus do not seek it.

Mental illness diagnoses are often unreliable

Austin is serving a three-year sentence for burglary. He suffers from PTSD, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety. He continues to serve time in segregation for fighting. He is participating in individual therapy sessions focusing on the treatment of the mind, but doesn't see much good in doing so. What special population is Austin categorized under? a. mentally ill b. long-term prisoner c. sexual minority d. HIV-positive

Mentally ill

A form of behavior therapy that focuses on changing the thinking and reasoning patterns that accompany criminal behavior is known as ________. a. transactional analysis. b. reality therapy. c. confrontation therapy. d. cognitive skill building.

Cognitive skill building

Which is an option for the early release of an elderly prisoner who is deemed to have a low risk of recidivism? a. elderly release b. compassionate release c. adaptive release d. clemency

Compassionate release

Requiring all inmates to have an HIV test is known as ____________. a. rapid testing b. conventional testing c. optional testing d. compulsory testing

Compulsory testing

What management principle is the case manager using with Tia? a. Help maintain contact with the outside world b. Maximize opportunities for inmates to exercise choice in living conditions c. Create opportunities for meaningful living d. You did the crime, you do the time

Help maintain contact with the outside world

Which of the following is NOT a complicating factor for prison officials with regard to policies for HIV-infected inmates? a. legal factors b. budgetary problems c. political factors d. safety problems

Safety problems

Groups of people whose sexual orientation or gender identity differs from what is considered normal in the population are known as____________. a. sexual minorities b. sexual misfits c. outcasts d. independents

Sexual minorities

Which of the following is NOT one of the indicators of PTSD? a. sexually violent behavior b. tension, agitation, or hypervigilance c. panic attacks d. sleep disturbance

Sexually violent behavior