Legal Studies

A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of ________ is under unconditional release, ...

A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of ________ is under unconditional release, ...

[html]A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of ________ is under unconditional release, whereas a prisoner returned to the free community as a result of ________ is under conditional release.

▸ sentence expiration / discretionary pa

snowicefox17   112   1 Reply

rinderbik

When prisoners are returned to the community without supervision they are said to have received a(n) ...

When prisoners are returned to the community without supervision they are said to have received a(n) ...

When prisoners are returned to the community without supervision they are said to have received a(n) ________ release.

▸ paroled

▸ unconditional

▸ conditional

▸ preterm

Dymondmonae   119   2 Replies

Dymondmonae

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment ...

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment ...

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment providers in the reentry process?

▸ Furlough stations.

▸ Prerelease centers.

▸ Day reporting centers.

▸ Community reparation boards.

yufeige4   120   1 Reply

gdchavis1

Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight ...

Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight ...

[html]Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight hours from the prison. She will have to stay overnight before returning to prison. Which of the following will be most useful in getting Christi

dupoyjohn134   106   3 Replies

vvnluu

________ is an innovative learning program wherein a seminar-style course is taken within a prison ...

________ is an innovative learning program wherein a seminar-style course is taken within a prison ...

________ is an innovative learning program wherein a seminar-style course is taken within a prison by both inmates and nearby college students.

▸ Learn Now

▸ InEd

▸ Self-Starter

▸ Inside Out

coolcat   129   1 Reply

Woo

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

[html]Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

▸ Earning a GED while incarcerated seems to improve an ex-con's chances of securing post-release employment.

▸ A GED does not seem to be enough to have a significant red

drewster127   115   3 Replies

bli14

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. ...

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. ...

[html]There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does sobriety and recovery from alcohol or drug addiction fall?

▸ Choosing supportive relationships.

▸ Reading, understand

temp321   111   1 Reply

getdh

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. ...

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. ...

[html]There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does regaining legal and physical custody of children fall?

▸ Reading, understanding, and implementing the Second Chance Ac

Begonia   122   2 Replies

Begonia

The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

[html]The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

▸ identifying relapsed drug offenders and returning them to prison.

▸ providing more opportunities for victims to receive compensation for harm done to them.

Clement   113   1 Reply

purplepanda1516

Should terminally ill prisoners be released on parole?

Should terminally ill prisoners be released on parole?

Should terminally ill prisoners be released on parole?

drewster127   127   2 Replies

drewster127

Should prisoners be allowed to use condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV?

Should prisoners be allowed to use condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV?

Should prisoners be allowed to use condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV?

Crystalboo92   108   1 Reply

gtur

Discuss the pros and cons of raising children in prisons.

Discuss the pros and cons of raising children in prisons.

Discuss the pros and cons of raising children in prisons.

fattykay92   138   2 Replies

fattykay92

What are some typical profiles of three types of sex offenders?

What are some typical profiles of three types of sex offenders?

What are some typical profiles of three types of sex offenders?

temp321   111   1 Reply

n00835996

What are thinking errors? Give some examples of thinking errors.

What are thinking errors? Give some examples of thinking errors.

What are thinking errors? Give some examples of thinking errors.

anhsu   127   2 Replies

anhsu

Sometimes elderly and terminally ill prisoners can be given a(n) ________ release or medical parole.

Sometimes elderly and terminally ill prisoners can be given a(n) ________ release or medical parole.

Sometimes elderly and terminally ill prisoners can be given a(n) ________ release or medical parole.

david fabos   111   1 Reply

kamronet

A(n) ________ prisoner is generally defined as being age 50 and over.

A(n) ________ prisoner is generally defined as being age 50 and over.

A(n) ________ prisoner is generally defined as being age 50 and over.

anhsu   136   2 Replies

anhsu

HIV-infected inmates live among the general prison population, but if they contract ________, they ...

HIV-infected inmates live among the general prison population, but if they contract ________, they ...

HIV-infected inmates live among the general prison population, but if they contract ________, they are segregated from the general prison population.

billyhilly   139   1 Reply

mcwieck

Prison ________ are separate facilities inside prison where babies play with each other and each mom ...

Prison ________ are separate facilities inside prison where babies play with each other and each mom ...

Prison ________ are separate facilities inside prison where babies play with each other and each mom is responsible to watch her child.

jus10n   117   2 Replies

jus10n

When an inmate mother is allowed to keep her newborn in prison with her, the primary purpose is to ...

When an inmate mother is allowed to keep her newborn in prison with her, the primary purpose is to ...

When an inmate mother is allowed to keep her newborn in prison with her, the primary purpose is to provide opportunity for infant and parent to ________, which is an important developmental step for the child.

tarasen57   107   1 Reply

Nikki_LYNN

Sex offenders in treatment programs may be required to undergo a(n) ________ (lie detector) exam to ...

Sex offenders in treatment programs may be required to undergo a(n) ________ (lie detector) exam to ...

Sex offenders in treatment programs may be required to undergo a(n) ________ (lie detector) exam to acknowledge all prior sex offenses.

jmoney5   122   2 Replies

jmoney5

Of the three sex offender profiles, the ________ is most likely to be a substance abuser?

Of the three sex offender profiles, the ________ is most likely to be a substance abuser?

Of the three sex offender profiles, the ________ is most likely to be a substance abuser?

daniellasousa   121   1 Reply

sadeen

Of the three sex offender profiles, child molesters seem to have a(n) ________ age of onset for ...

Of the three sex offender profiles, child molesters seem to have a(n) ________ age of onset for ...

Of the three sex offender profiles, child molesters seem to have a(n) ________ age of onset for their behavior.

Villerys39   120   2 Replies

Villerys39

Prison treatment programs based on ________ behavioral interventions can reduce future recidivism by ...

Prison treatment programs based on ________ behavioral interventions can reduce future recidivism by ...

Prison treatment programs based on ________ behavioral interventions can reduce future recidivism by offenders.

whatsupgirl16   131   1 Reply

mnp2357

By changing ________ errors, thought patterns and feelings can be modified and an offender's ...

By changing ________ errors, thought patterns and feelings can be modified and an offender's ...

By changing ________ errors, thought patterns and feelings can be modified and an offender's behavior can be changed.

miks   116   3 Replies

emnevius

Hepatitis is 8 to 20 times higher in prison than in the general population because prisoners tend to ...

Hepatitis is 8 to 20 times higher in prison than in the general population because prisoners tend to ...

Hepatitis is 8 to 20 times higher in prison than in the general population because prisoners tend to engage in unsafe sexual practices and injection drug use before and sometimes during prison.

▸ true

▸ false

jacksonfive09   107   1 Reply

emnevius

HIV-infected inmates are segregated from the prison's general population and kept in separate units ...

HIV-infected inmates are segregated from the prison's general population and kept in separate units ...

HIV-infected inmates are segregated from the prison's general population and kept in separate units of the prison.

▸ true

▸ false

drewster127   133   2 Replies

drewster127

The percentage of HIV-positive persons in correctional facilities is essentially the same as the ...

The percentage of HIV-positive persons in correctional facilities is essentially the same as the ...

The percentage of HIV-positive persons in correctional facilities is essentially the same as the percentage of U.S. residents outside of prison who are living with HIV or AIDS.

▸ true

▸ false

gcd99br   139   1 Reply

abonaccorso1

Because persons engaging in criminal activity are also more likely to engage in behavior placing ...

Because persons engaging in criminal activity are also more likely to engage in behavior placing ...

[html]Because persons engaging in criminal activity are also more likely to engage in behavior placing them at risk for HIV and other communicable diseases, a disproportionate number of HIV-positive persons are in correctional facilities.

▸ true

▸

Hpreet796   159   2 Replies

Hpreet796

In some states, women giving birth must be shackled to the hospital bed.

In some states, women giving birth must be shackled to the hospital bed.

In some states, women giving birth must be shackled to the hospital bed.

▸ true

▸ false

Hpreet796   124   1 Reply

yesimshay

Visits from family and friends while the offender is in prison have been shown to dramatically ...

Visits from family and friends while the offender is in prison have been shown to dramatically ...

Visits from family and friends while the offender is in prison have been shown to dramatically reduce later recidivism, especially for inmates serving long sentences.

▸ true

▸ false

jus10n   127   2 Replies

jus10n

Onset of child molesting behavior tends to be rather late, especially in comparison with the other ...

Onset of child molesting behavior tends to be rather late, especially in comparison with the other ...

Onset of child molesting behavior tends to be rather late, especially in comparison with the other sex offender profiles.

▸ true

▸ false

FAITHBELLE   164   1 Reply

kirakira15

Victims of sex offenses typically already know their perpetrator.

Victims of sex offenses typically already know their perpetrator.

Victims of sex offenses typically already know their perpetrator.

▸ true

▸ false

jaspinder kaur   127   2 Replies

jaspinder kaur

The key in cognitive behavioral treatment is for the offender to admit how thinking errors resulted ...

The key in cognitive behavioral treatment is for the offender to admit how thinking errors resulted ...

The key in cognitive behavioral treatment is for the offender to admit how thinking errors resulted in failure to accept responsibility, dysfunctional habits, addictions, and criminal behaviors.

▸ true

▸ false

liljay   125   1 Reply

brigettelearn

One of the benefits of cognitive behavioral intervention is that it can change behavior regardless ...

One of the benefits of cognitive behavioral intervention is that it can change behavior regardless ...

One of the benefits of cognitive behavioral intervention is that it can change behavior regardless of the individual's willingness to change.

▸ true

▸ false

CroweN6459   129   2 Replies

CroweN6459

Cognitive behavioral interventions assume that thought patterns and feelings determine behavior.

Cognitive behavioral interventions assume that thought patterns and feelings determine behavior.

Cognitive behavioral interventions assume that thought patterns and feelings determine behavior.

▸ true

▸ false

temp321   128   1 Reply

wasan

________ release is a form of parole available on a case-by-case basis for inmates who are ...

________ release is a form of parole available on a case-by-case basis for inmates who are ...

[html]________ release is a form of parole available on a case-by-case basis for inmates who are permanently incapacitated or have less than one year to live, and who pose no imminent danger to the community.

▸ Geriatric

▸ Conditional

▸ Compassion

meganA   116   2 Replies

meganA

Data from the Illinois Department of Corrections show that which of the following offender profiles ...

Data from the Illinois Department of Corrections show that which of the following offender profiles ...

[html]Data from the Illinois Department of Corrections show that which of the following offender profiles is less likely to commit a new offense within three years after being released?

▸ Persons being released with a communicable disease.

▸ Middle

baileymeredith   115   1 Reply

RNIPP

Older prisoners (those over age 50) comprise about what percent of the inmate population?

Older prisoners (those over age 50) comprise about what percent of the inmate population?

Older prisoners (those over age 50) comprise about what percent of the inmate population?

▸ 54%.

▸ 11%.

▸ 2%.

▸ 25%.

jacksonfive09   113   2 Replies

jacksonfive09

Which of the following categories describes the fastest growing and most costly segment within the ...

Which of the following categories describes the fastest growing and most costly segment within the ...

Which of the following categories describes the fastest growing and most costly segment within the general prisoner population?

▸ Mentally ill.

▸ HIV-infected.

▸ Aging.

▸ Pregnant mothers.

dupoyjohn134   137   1 Reply

abonaccorso1

The number one issue that is linked to rising costs of incarceration is the growth of the number of ...

The number one issue that is linked to rising costs of incarceration is the growth of the number of ...

[html]The number one issue that is linked to rising costs of incarceration is the growth of the number of prisoners who

▸ are illiterate.

▸ receive no financial support from their family.

▸ have special health care needs.

▸ lack any vocational sk

snowicefox17   100   2 Replies

snowicefox17