Legal Studies

When mom goes to prison the children are most often taken care of by ________, and when dad goes to ...

When mom goes to prison the children are most often taken care of by ________, and when dad goes to ...

[html]When mom goes to prison the children are most often taken care of by ________, and when dad goes to prison the children are most often taken care of by ________.

▸ dad / mom

▸ grandparents / mom

▸ friends / grandparents

▸ foster parents / o

jacksonfive09   107   1 Reply

anthead

The United States separates incarcerated mothers from their children based on an assumption that the ...

The United States separates incarcerated mothers from their children based on an assumption that the ...

[html]The United States separates incarcerated mothers from their children based on an assumption that the convicted mother

▸ doesn't have the means to take care of a child in prison.

▸ is a bad parent.

▸ is in danger by other prisoners.

▸ doesn'

meikunn2565   131   2 Replies

meikunn2565

Data from those states that screen for pregnancy at intake show about what percent of women enter ...

Data from those states that screen for pregnancy at intake show about what percent of women enter ...

Data from those states that screen for pregnancy at intake show about what percent of women enter prison pregnant?

▸ Between 20% and 25%.

▸ More than 45%.

▸ Between 6% and 10%.

▸ Fewer than 1%.

msouthern   131   1 Reply

kwashington67

In comparison with the two other categories of sex offenders, this category is most likely to have a ...

In comparison with the two other categories of sex offenders, this category is most likely to have a ...

In comparison with the two other categories of sex offenders, this category is most likely to have a substance abuse problem.

▸ Incest offenders.

▸ Child molesters.

▸ Rapists.

▸ Voyeurs.

trea48   110   2 Replies

trea48

Because they tend to be socially competent, married or living with someone, and have children or ...

Because they tend to be socially competent, married or living with someone, and have children or ...

Because they tend to be socially competent, married or living with someone, and have children or step-children, these sex offenders are especially difficult to identify.

▸ Child molesters.

▸ Incest offenders.

▸ Voyeurs.

▸ Rapists.

nyounger   131   1 Reply

javiermorilla

Of the typical sex offender profiles, which one is likely to have experienced violence and/or sexual ...

Of the typical sex offender profiles, which one is likely to have experienced violence and/or sexual ...

Of the typical sex offender profiles, which one is likely to have experienced violence and/or sexual abuse in the past?

▸ Child molester.

▸ Voyeur.

▸ Incest offender.

▸ Rapist.

liljay   131   2 Replies

liljay

Sex offenses are more often reported when the perpetrator is a(n)

Sex offenses are more often reported when the perpetrator is a(n)

Sex offenses are more often reported when the perpetrator is a(n)

▸ person of the same sex as the victim.

▸ sibling.

▸ aunt or uncle.

▸ stranger.

lstar1993   121   1 Reply

osvaldoguzman

Which of the following is NOT an example of a thinking error?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a thinking error?

[html]Which of the following is NOT an example of a thinking error?

▸ Viewing people as pawns or property to move around.

▸ Portraying oneself as the victim.

▸ An evaluation of oneself and one's performance as being adequate.

▸ Using intimidation

lstar1993   112   2 Replies

lstar1993

According to research, in-prison treatment programs based on what type of behavioral intervention ...

According to research, in-prison treatment programs based on what type of behavioral intervention ...

According to research, in-prison treatment programs based on what type of behavioral intervention can reduce future recidivism by offenders.

▸ Moral.

▸ Biological.

▸ Social.

▸ Cognitive.

Hernando G.   113   1 Reply

eltoro

When reporting on play families, the chapter material notes that the relationships created in the ...

When reporting on play families, the chapter material notes that the relationships created in the ...

When reporting on play families, the chapter material notes that the relationships created in the play family probably do not represent the women's real-life experiences. Explain what this means and offer reasons for why it may be true.

Kaevyn04   99   2 Replies

Kaevyn04

The deprivation model suggests that the inmate subculture and its accompanying inmate code is the ...

The deprivation model suggests that the inmate subculture and its accompanying inmate code is the ...

[html]The deprivation model suggests that the inmate subculture and its accompanying inmate code is the result of various deprivations that inmates suffer because of their imprisonment. What are some of those deprivations and is it possible to avoid

Skizzle234   153   1 Reply

Nashua

List at least five ways that prison officials reduce incidents of prison sexual assault and violence.

List at least five ways that prison officials reduce incidents of prison sexual assault and violence.

List at least five ways that prison officials reduce incidents of prison sexual assault and violence.

rsbains   113   2 Replies

rsbains

Explain how collective behavior differs in men's and women's prisons.

Explain how collective behavior differs in men's and women's prisons.

Explain how collective behavior differs in men's and women's prisons.

spruckj   108   1 Reply

Kutthroat Kane

What is meant by inmate code? Discuss the mainstream inmate code for men and women.

What is meant by inmate code? Discuss the mainstream inmate code for men and women.

What is meant by inmate code? Discuss the mainstream inmate code for men and women.

jujubee600   112   3 Replies

Jax

Prison culture today is understood as being a mix of many things. With specific reference to the ...

Prison culture today is understood as being a mix of many things. With specific reference to the ...

Prison culture today is understood as being a mix of many things. With specific reference to the relevant concepts and conditions explain the ingredients that make up contemporary prison culture.

tlc_71111   123   1 Reply

DryPhantom

A prison disturbance becomes a prison ________ once control of the prison changes hands from ...

A prison disturbance becomes a prison ________ once control of the prison changes hands from ...

A prison disturbance becomes a prison ________ once control of the prison changes hands from officers to prisoners.

trancy   135   2 Replies

trancy

Prison officials have a duty to keep prisoners safe from violence by other prisoners, and prison ...

Prison officials have a duty to keep prisoners safe from violence by other prisoners, and prison ...

Prison officials have a duty to keep prisoners safe from violence by other prisoners, and prison staff can be held liable for assaults against prisoners if the prisoner can prove the staff exhibited ________ indifference.

Clement   122   1 Reply

kirakira15

The term ________ refers to forbidden items that compromise institutional safety and security.

The term ________ refers to forbidden items that compromise institutional safety and security.

The term ________ refers to forbidden items that compromise institutional safety and security.

rizumidancer   117   2 Replies

rizumidancer

In prison argot, ________ control scarce resources by running prison stores out of their cells.

In prison argot, ________ control scarce resources by running prison stores out of their cells.

In prison argot, ________ control scarce resources by running prison stores out of their cells.

LilyGal   181   1 Reply

Steve Trainer

Prison ________, or prison proper, is the language, slang, and physical gestures used to communicate ...

Prison ________, or prison proper, is the language, slang, and physical gestures used to communicate ...

Prison ________, or prison proper, is the language, slang, and physical gestures used to communicate in prison.

drewster127   117   2 Replies

drewster127

Prison society shares many aspects of the dominant culture, but the ________ subculture refers to ...

Prison society shares many aspects of the dominant culture, but the ________ subculture refers to ...

Prison society shares many aspects of the dominant culture, but the ________ subculture refers to those areas such as informal rules and special language where prison society differs.

temp321   121   1 Reply

DryPhantom

The term ________ describes the process by which prisoners are socialized into prison life or the ...

The term ________ describes the process by which prisoners are socialized into prison life or the ...

The term ________ describes the process by which prisoners are socialized into prison life or the inmate subculture.

asdoooeoe   107   2 Replies

asdoooeoe

A predisposing factor is something that actually starts a riot, but may not be the cause of the riot.

A predisposing factor is something that actually starts a riot, but may not be the cause of the riot.

A predisposing factor is something that actually starts a riot, but may not be the cause of the riot.

▸ true

▸ false

Izzydhindsa   173   1 Reply

javiermorilla

Inmate perpetrators of sexual assault are likely to be (or perceived by others to be) ...

Inmate perpetrators of sexual assault are likely to be (or perceived by others to be) ...

Inmate perpetrators of sexual assault are likely to be (or perceived by others to be) developmentally disabled or mentally ill.

▸ true

▸ false

uni67   101   2 Replies

uni67

Most incidents of adult sexual abuse of inmates are committed by staff members rather than by other inmates.

Most incidents of adult sexual abuse of inmates are committed by staff members rather than by other inmates.

Most incidents of adult sexual abuse of inmates are committed by staff members rather than by other inmates.

▸ true

▸ false

Izzydhindsa   106   1 Reply

Cele_1015

Inmates with mental illnesses are more likely to be assaulted AND to assault others.

Inmates with mental illnesses are more likely to be assaulted AND to assault others.

Inmates with mental illnesses are more likely to be assaulted AND to assault others.

▸ true

▸ false

lurielbank   100   2 Replies

lurielbank

Although it does not exist in jails or minimum-security prisons, an illicit underground economy is ...

Although it does not exist in jails or minimum-security prisons, an illicit underground economy is ...

Although it does not exist in jails or minimum-security prisons, an illicit underground economy is found in every prison with medium or higher security.

▸ true

▸ false

victor.m.rojas2   527   1 Reply

gdchavis1

According to a study by the Bureau of Prisons, working in the federal prison industries sector while ...

According to a study by the Bureau of Prisons, working in the federal prison industries sector while ...

According to a study by the Bureau of Prisons, working in the federal prison industries sector while in prison contributed to a lower recidivism and increased job-related success of male inmates upon their release.

▸ true

▸ false

be beautiful   127   2 Replies

be beautiful

Institutional maintenance jobs are highly sought after by inmates because they provide the most ...

Institutional maintenance jobs are highly sought after by inmates because they provide the most ...

Institutional maintenance jobs are highly sought after by inmates because they provide the most realistic work environment and the best pay.

▸ true

▸ false

jus10n   99   1 Reply

Nikki_LYNN

Most prisoners are assigned to menial jobs that help to operate and maintain the prison in such ...

Most prisoners are assigned to menial jobs that help to operate and maintain the prison in such ...

Most prisoners are assigned to menial jobs that help to operate and maintain the prison in such areas as food preparation or laundry.

▸ true

▸ false

SalaDinHo   101   2 Replies

SalaDinHo

Although having prisoners work is considered desirable, the problem today is that there are more ...

Although having prisoners work is considered desirable, the problem today is that there are more ...

Although having prisoners work is considered desirable, the problem today is that there are more prisoners than work available to keep each prisoners occupied for eight hours each day.

▸ true

▸ false

Dymondmonae   121   1 Reply

Btllllll

In prison argot, the vast majority of individual prisoners are identified as either players or squares.

In prison argot, the vast majority of individual prisoners are identified as either players or squares.

In prison argot, the vast majority of individual prisoners are identified as either players or squares.

▸ true

▸ false

lurielbank   274   3 Replies

mace

Rather than being a standard language throughout all prisons, prison argot varies by region of the ...

Rather than being a standard language throughout all prisons, prison argot varies by region of the ...

Rather than being a standard language throughout all prisons, prison argot varies by region of the country and by the dominant race/ethnic group imprisoned.

▸ true

▸ false

meikunn2565   116   1 Reply

meigsfla

One aspect of the inmate code for men is to use religious influences for inner strength.

One aspect of the inmate code for men is to use religious influences for inner strength.

One aspect of the inmate code for men is to use religious influences for inner strength.

▸ true

▸ false

msouthern   126   2 Replies

msouthern

The importation model explains the inmate subculture as being a response to various deprivations ...

The importation model explains the inmate subculture as being a response to various deprivations ...

The importation model explains the inmate subculture as being a response to various deprivations prisoners suffered as a result of their imprisonment.

▸ true

▸ false

Nica   124   1 Reply

sarahlouhigg

Regardless of sentence length or prison type, all prisoners become part of the inmate subculture and ...

Regardless of sentence length or prison type, all prisoners become part of the inmate subculture and ...

Regardless of sentence length or prison type, all prisoners become part of the inmate subculture and adopt prison values as their own.

▸ true

▸ false

joanne1718   115   2 Replies

joanne1718

Deviant socialization refers to the process by which prisoners learn the prison culture.

Deviant socialization refers to the process by which prisoners learn the prison culture.

Deviant socialization refers to the process by which prisoners learn the prison culture.

▸ true

▸ false

linhhh   147   1 Reply

rand22

Of the following, which is considered the most frequent cause of prison riots and disturbances?

Of the following, which is considered the most frequent cause of prison riots and disturbances?

[html]Of the following, which is considered the most frequent cause of prison riots and disturbances?

▸ Biased and unfair rules and regulations.

▸ Food of poor quality or insufficient amount.

▸ Staff members or officers confronting inmates.

▸ Con

barmour44   109   2 Replies

barmour44

The prison bartering system based on negotiation and exchange of goods and services between ...

The prison bartering system based on negotiation and exchange of goods and services between ...

The prison bartering system based on negotiation and exchange of goods and services between prisoners without the use of cash is called the

▸ under-the-table economy.

▸ secret market.

▸ hidden marketplace.

▸ sub rosa economy.

lmalma   114   1 Reply

Cele_1015

Inmates who earn the privilege of working specialty maintenance jobs that offer more freedom or ...

Inmates who earn the privilege of working specialty maintenance jobs that offer more freedom or ...

Inmates who earn the privilege of working specialty maintenance jobs that offer more freedom or movement throughout the prison are called

▸ cleaners.

▸ trusties.

▸ players.

▸ outcasts.

trea48   109   2 Replies

trea48