Chapter 7-8 Flashcards
(T/F) Social structure in prisons, among the inmates, includes an unwritten inmate “CODE”.
True
According to your readings, there are several items which are include in the unofficial and unwritten prisoner code, what all are true?
Never rat on another con, do your own time, and be tough
Studies have shown (Clemmer) which show that the inmates take on a set of customs, mores and folkways (norms) which are unique to the prison. This process is known as…?
Prisonization
What does ‘back me up’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Count on them in the fight
What does ‘pruno/hooch’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Homemade alcoholic drink
What does ‘fish’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
New inmate to the prison
What is ‘bracelets’ amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Handcuffs
What does ‘ding’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Mentally ill inmate
What does ‘kyte’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Written communication inmate to staff
What does ‘rat’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Snitch, provides information to staff
What does ‘shank’ mean amongst common inmate slang in a prison system?
Homemade knife/edged blade
(T/F) A needs assessment focuses on understanding the treatment requirements of an incarcerated offender
True
(T/F) A needs assessment only benefits the offender and is a waste of time.
False
(T/F) According to the slides provided, a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed that over 58% of inmates have a work assignment
True
(T/F) The most highly attended prison program, according to the Prison Policy Initiative (BJS, 2016) is learning how to manage money effectively.
False
(T/F) According to research mental health, 37% of all prison inmates and 44% of those in jail suffer from some form of mental illness.
True
(T/F) Inmate educational levels directly impact their potential for reoffending, committing crimes, when they are released into the community.
True
What happened in the case of Ruffin v. Commonwealth of Virginia 1871?
The convicted criminal forfeited their liberty and have lost all their rights; “Slaves of the state.”
What happened in the case of Holt v. Sarver 1971?
Federal courts intervened in state systems, issue of physical abuse.
What happened in the case of Procunier v. Martinez 1974?
Censor outgoing prison mail, there is a need for search of incoming mail, is permitted if there is a “substantial government interest for security, order or rehab rehabilitation of an inmate”.
What happened in the case of Wolff v. McDonnel 1974?
Access to legal assistance for prisoners
What happened in the case of Estelle V. Gamble 1976?
Right to receive medical care and protected from deliberate indifference.
What happened in the case of Meacham v. Fano 1976?
Status of incarceration deprives the vendor of liberty and compels them to abide by prison rules as long as they do not violate the US Constitution.
What happened in the case of Baxter V. Palmigano 1976?
Prison inmates do not have a right to either retained or appointed counsel and disciplinary hearings.
What happened in the case of Section 1983, of Title 42, Civil Rights Code?
Provides civil action for the deprivation of their rights by an agent of government (a person under color of law).
(T/F) Case Law is a body of judicial previously decided cases that is built on legal reasoning and previous interpretations of the law.
True
(T/F) Hands-off doctrine: People sentenced to prison are not entitled to the same constitutional protections.
True
Habeas Corpus is a Latin term which literally means you have the body. The writ associated with this term instructs what?
The prison to bring the body
The Bill of Rights are defined as what and include what?
The US Constitution and first 10 Amendments.
(T/F) Substantive Rights are those rights that is held to exist for its own sake and to constitute part of the basic legal order of society.
True
The Fourth Amendment rights include what?
To be secure in the persons, houses, papers, against unreasonable search and seizure.
The Fifth Amendment rights include what?
Due process, protection from self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
The Sixth Amendment rights include what?
Right to a speedy & public trial, counsel (attorney), impartial jury.
The Eighth Amendment rights include which?
Reasonable Bail & protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
