chap 6 Flashcards
t/f. The criminal justice system is a filtering process
true. The criminal justice system is a filtering process because it operates as a large client-selection bureaucracy.
t/f many people who end up on probation or in prison or jail feel unjustly treated in comparison with others
true.
many people who end up on probation or in prison or jail feel unjustly treated in comparison with others
Situational client
a person who committed a crime under certain circumstances.
normally is not inclined to commit crimes and is unlikely to repeat the offense.
t/f Situational clients present little problems for corrections.
false. Situational clients present many problems for corrections.
Career criminal
is a person who sees crime as a way of earning a living
who has numerous contacts with the criminal justice system over time
who may view the criminal sanction as a normal part of life.
Sex offender registry
a public website that lists the names, addresses, and crimes of people who have been convicted of specified sex crimes
Drug abuse
is the disruption of normal living patterns by the use of illegal chemical substances.
social problems can develop, often leading to criminal behavior.
Methamphetamine(meth)
is a highly addictive stimulant that is made from amphetamine.
The frequency of meth use has increased six-fold since 2013.
Opioids
are any of a range of prescription pain killers.
Alcohol abuse
the disruption of normal living patterns caused by high levels of alcohol use, frequently leading to violations of the law while under the influence of alcohol or in attempting to secure it.
Fentanyl
a powerful, synthetic opioid
Mental illness
A health condition involving changes in thinking, emotion, and/or behavior Cann cause problems in social, work, or family activities
Deinstitutionalization
the release of a mental patient from a mental hospital and their return to the community.
Developmental disability
the inability to learn or develop skills at the same rate as most other people because of a problem with the brain.
Long-termer
a person who serves a lengthy period in prison, such as 10 years or more, before their first release.
Classification systems
specific sets of objective criteria applied to all clients to determine the best correctional programs.
classification objectives can include
offense histories, previous experiences in the justice system, problems in life circumstances, and substance abuse patterns,
atkins vs virginia summary 2002
ruled Sentencing a mentally retarded defendant to death is unconstitutional per se under the Eighth Amendment.
t/f. The process of leading to conviction might suggest that becoming a correctional client is quite difficult.
true. The process of leading to conviction might suggest that becoming a correctional client is quite difficult.
When referring to “types” of clients, individuals may be grouped because they share an important characteristics. Characteristic/groups can include
Prior record
Social class
Intelligence, etc.
Martin Haskell and Lewis Yablonsky
created criteria for situational clients
t/f. There are an estimated 750,000 names on sex offender registries across the U.S.
true.
t/f Prostitution This is more a sexual crime than an economic crime.
false. prostitution is more a Economic crime
t/f Treatment programs for people who compulsively or habitually use drugs have high success rates, and are not controversial.
false. Treatment programs for people who compulsively or habitually use drugs do not have high success rates,
some are controversial.
