Review Exam #3 Flashcards

1
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Prisonization

A

Process by which the prisoner learns the customs and values of the prisons.

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2
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Inmate code

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Set rules of conduct by the prisoners which define the model prisoners, tough, don’t snitch.

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3
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Cigarettes

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Major form of currency in prison, money is not allowed.

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4
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Protective custody

A

When management tries to protect the safety of an inmate

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5
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Fish

A

Prison terminology for the new comer.

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6
Q

Purpose of gangs in prison

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Camaraderie, protection, and extortion.

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7
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State raised youth

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Person who been in prison their whole life. Prison is their life.

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8
Q

70%

A

Percentage of women in prison with children.

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9
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Less programming

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Women’s institution have less programming in than male institutions.

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10
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Until 1870

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Women were treated the same as men. Women’s prison association.

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11
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Historically

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Female prisoners were taught to be difficult to reform because they went against their nature.

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12
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Formal organization

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Structure that is put together to influence people’s behavior to achieve goals.

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13
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Coercive power

A

Threat or use of physical force to get someone to so something. Used in maximum security prisons.

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14
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Compliance

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The way someone response to an order.

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15
Q

Well governed prisons

A

Three things:
Order
Amenities
Service

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16
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Exchange

A

Relationship between the staff and the inmates.

17
Q

Line personnel

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The correction officer who works directly with the inmate. Responsible for achieving the goals of the organization.

18
Q

Primary Incentive For correction officer to take this job is…

A

civil service security.

19
Q

Least eligibility

A

Inmates should receive the minimum required by law.

20
Q

Reality therapy

A

Have to take accountability for your own behavior. People’s problem decline when they act more responsible.

21
Q

Transactional therapy

A

Three ego states:
Parent
Child
Adult

22
Q

Most important ingredient In keeping an institution safe and secure is to keep the inmates…

A

productively occupied.

23
Q

What type of impact harsh security has on prison programs?

A

Negative

24
Q

What is the attitude of the general public have on prison programs especially creative programs?

A

Hostile

25
Q

Social therapy

A

Produce within the prison a pro-social environment.

26
Q

Three types of prisons

A

Minimum
Medium
Maximum

27
Q

Reform movement for women in prison

A

1844 improve treatment of female prisoners

28
Q

Gleaning

A

Person who takes advantage of rehabilitation.

29
Q

Violence in prisons

A

400 homicides a year

30
Q

Institutional factors

A

Inadequate supervision
Easy access to weapons
High level of tensions

31
Q

80%

A

Percentage of women who belong to a play family.