Quiz 1 Ch.1

Question 1

______ is defined as the process whereby practitioners from a variety of agencies and programs use tools, techniques, and facilities to engage in organized security and treatment functions intended to correct criminal tendencies among the offender population.

Answer 1

Corrections

Question 2

The criminal justice system generally consists of ______ segments.

Answer 2

5

Question 3

Who are tasked with the responsibility of changing offenders propensity to commit crimes (or at least keep contained)?

Answer 3

Corrections staff

Question 4

Which justice system tries to avoid stigmatization and sees the offender as more amenable to positive change?

Answer 4

Juvenile System

Question 5

__________ is often underfunded and struggles to assist those who need help.

Answer 5

Victim Services

Question 6

Alexander Maconochie’s principles are often referred to as the ______ system.

Answer 6

Mark

Question 7

The infliction of physical pain upon an offender is described as ______.

Answer 7

Corporal Punishment

Question 8

___________ contended that imprisonment was designed to reform inmates and advocated for individualized plans of reform.

Answer 8

Zebulon Brockway

Question 9

Many southern states eventually abolished ______ and created large prison farms reminiscent of old southern plantations.

Answer 9

the leasing system

Question 10

Which model of corrections assessed challenges within the inmate (such as alcoholism, depression, etc.) to improve treatment outcomes and recidivism?

Answer 10

medical