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ch 11 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the congregate system based on?

A

silence and labor

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2
Q

Who’s in charge of whole prison?

A

warden

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3
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Who gets blamed if a prisoner escapes?

A

warden

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4
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What kinds of prisoners kill each other?

A

religion, gangs, race

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5
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What is the only legal punishment allowed in prisons?

A

locking up prisoner by themselves

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6
Q

What is based on seriousness of crime, the risk of violent/criminal conduct, and the need for treatment/rehab?

A

classification

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7
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What are the types of prisons?

A

maximum security, supermax, medium/minimum

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8
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What are the major factors of prison growth?

A

drugs, gang violence, inmates serving more time, illegal immigrants coming and supporting crimes

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9
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What are jails run by?

A

counties

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10
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Which is worst maximum security prison or supermax prison?

A

supermax

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11
Q

How long does your sentence have to be for you to stay in jail?

A

less than a year

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