Chapter 10: The Management of Prisons Flashcards

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Director

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chief executive officer of a state or federal department of corrections

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Inspector

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person in a department of corrections who investigates allegations by inmates against staff

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Custody

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persons who perform security functions; includes all uniformed employees such as correctional officers and supervisiors

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Treatment

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creation of environment and provision of programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility and address personal disorders

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Services

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functions required to operate prisons such as budget, finances, maintenance, food and health services

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Employee reward programs

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program to recognize/reward staff members who perform beyond their expected level

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American Correctional Association

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largest professional organization for corrections in the US

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Internal classification system

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instruments used to assign inmates to housing or programs after they are placed in a prison

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