Chap.12: Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

Question 1

What is the classification of inmates Jails?

Answer 1

a treatment plan accessing the inmates needs while incarcerated.

Question 2

What is the new generation/direct supervision jail?

Answer 2

jails that eliminate many of the traditional features of a jail, such as allowing staff members greater interaction, control.

Question 3

What is the nothing works philosophy?

Answer 3

Martinson`s belief that correctional treatment programs generally do not rehabilitate offenders or significantly reduce recidivism.

Question 4

What is parole?

Answer 4

early release from prison, who must comply with certain terms, conditions for a specified period of time.

Question 5

What is probation?

Answer 5

an alt to incarceration, remains out of jail, into the community, subject to conditions and supervision of the probation authority, if violated can be sent back to prison.

Question 6

What are prison industries?

Answer 6

use of inmates to produce goods or provide services for a public agency or private corporation.

Question 7

What is rehabilitation?

Answer 7

attempts to reform an offender so he is not recidivist and does not return to crime/prison.

Question 8

What are state prisons?

Answer 8

correctional facility that houses convicted felons.

Question 9

What is a supermax prison?

Answer 9

a penal institution that affords inmates very few if any amenities and a great amount of isolation.

Question 10

What is a warden?

Answer 10

the chief administrator of a federal pent, or state prison.