Chapter 9: Institutional Corrections Flashcards
Penitentiaries
Federal institutions operated by the CSC.
What is the legislation that allows the CSC to operate custodial facilities?
CCRA (Corrections and Conditional Release Act).
What are the 2 goals of correctional systems?
To correct problematic behaviour and to protect the public.
Social control
Informal influences and formal influences on a person’s behaviour.
The majority of federal inmates are classified as…
Medium security.
Assessment
The process by which professionals such as doctors, social workers, and correctional staff gain insight into a person’s behaviour and situation; usually the first step toward developing an intervention plan.
Assessment
The process by which professionals such as doctors, social workers, and correctional staff gain insight into a person’s behaviour and situation; usually the first step toward developing an intervention plan.
What is another name for dynamic risk factors?
Criminogenic needs.
What is another name for dynamic risk factors?
Criminogenic needs.
What is the RNR model?
Assessment and rehabilitation theory that suggests it is possible to accurately predict the likelihood that someone will reoffend and ti effectively intervene to reduce risk.
What does RNR stand for?
Risk-need responsivity.
What is the risk principle?
The offender’s risk to reoffend can be predicted and reduced if the level of service provided matches the risk level of the person.
What is the need principle?
Addressing the specific factors that are directly related to the offender’s criminal behaviour as having the most impact on reducing recidivism.
What are the top 3 criminogenic need factors?
Anti-social support, anti-social personality, and anti-social cognitions.
What is the professional discretion principle?
Sometimes standard practices are not helpful.
