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Prison Features And Classifications
Summary
Prisons primarily house convicted felons, with custody classification determining supervision and privileges. Prison industries involve incarcerated individuals producing goods or services. Minimum security prisons focus on work and programs. Supermax prisons face criticism for limited access to programs and social activities. New-generation jails feature modern amenities and technology. The First Step Act allows federal inmates to earn good time credits. Community corrections include probation, allowing individuals to remain in the community under supervision. John Augustus pioneered probation by counseling and tracking progress. Probation violations can be technical or substantive. Probation officers supervise individuals before sentencing. Electronic monitoring is effective for drunk driving offenses.Full Conversation
Which type of prison classification would determine a person’s level of supervision and types of privileges the person may have?
Group of answer choices
custody
security
housing
program
The type of prison classification that determines a person’s level of supervision and types of privileges is "custody."
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Which of the following terms describes the use of people incarcerated in prisons and jails to produce goods or provide services for a public agency or private corporation?
Group of answer choices
prison industries
work release
community service
boot camp
The term that describes the use of people incarcerated in prisons and jails to produce goods or provide services for a public agency or private corporation is "prison industries." If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Which prison type is considered to be work and program oriented?
Group of answer choices
supermax
high security
medium security
minimum security
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Minimum security prisons are generally considered to be work and program-oriented. They focus on rehabilitation through various work opportunities and educational programs for inmates. If you have more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
Minimum security prisons are generally considered to be work and program-oriented. They focus on rehabilitation through various work opportunities and educational programs for inmates. If you have more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
Which of the following is among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons?
Group of answer choices
lack of access to vocational and educational programs
lack of access to visitors from the outside
lack of access to others for social or group activities
lack of access to religious services
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Among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons are:
- Lack of access to vocational and educational programs
- Lack of access to visitors from the outside
- Lack of access to others for social or group activities
- Lack of access to religious services
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Among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons are:
- Lack of access to vocational and educational programs
- Lack of access to visitors from the outside
- Lack of access to others for social or group activities
- Lack of access to religious services
If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Which of the following is among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons?
Group of answer choices
lack of access to vocational and educational programs
lack of access to visitors from the outside
lack of access to others for social or group activities
lack of access to religious services
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Among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons are:
- Lack of access to vocational and educational programs
- Lack of access to visitors from the outside
- Lack of access to others for social or group activities
- Lack of access to religious services
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Among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons are:
- Lack of access to vocational and educational programs
- Lack of access to visitors from the outside
- Lack of access to others for social or group activities
- Lack of access to religious services
If you need more information, feel free to ask!
Which features would reflect the design of “new-generation” jails?
Group of answer choices
a distinct barrier between incarcerated persons and staff
padded carpets and movable furniture
high-resolution cameras for better monitoring
cell phones and tablets for incarcerated persons to use
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The features reflecting the design of “new-generation” jails typically include:
- Padded carpets and movable furniture for flexibility and comfort.
- High-resolution cameras for better monitoring and security.
- Cell phones and tablets for incarcerated persons to use, promoting communication and access to resources.
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The features reflecting the design of “new-generation” jails typically include:
- Padded carpets and movable furniture for flexibility and comfort.
- High-resolution cameras for better monitoring and security.
- Cell phones and tablets for incarcerated persons to use, promoting communication and access to resources.
If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Under the First Step Act, people incarcerated in federal prisons could earn up to 54 days of ______ for every year of their sentence.
Group of answer choices
work release
good time
parole
probation
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Under the First Step Act, people incarcerated in federal prisons can earn up to 54 days of "good time" for every year of their sentence. If you have more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
Under the First Step Act, people incarcerated in federal prisons can earn up to 54 days of "good time" for every year of their sentence. If you have more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
Which of the following would be considered community corrections?
Group of answer choices
being held in a local jail
being incarcerated in a federal prison
being detained
being put on probation
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Community corrections typically refer to non-incarceration options. Being put on probation is considered community corrections, as it allows individuals to remain in the community under supervision, rather than being held in jail or prison.
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Community corrections typically refer to non-incarceration options. Being put on probation is considered community corrections, as it allows individuals to remain in the community under supervision, rather than being held in jail or prison.
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What tasks did John Augustus perform that are reminiscent of modern probation?
Group of answer choices
provided counseling to convicted persons
kept careful records of convicted persons’ progress
prohibited convicted persons from leaving their homes
placed strong restrictions on convicted persons
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John Augustus, known as the "Father of Probation," performed tasks reminiscent of modern probation by:
- Providing counseling to convicted persons.
- Keeping careful records of convicted persons' progress.
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John Augustus, known as the "Father of Probation," performed tasks reminiscent of modern probation by:
- Providing counseling to convicted persons.
- Keeping careful records of convicted persons' progress.
If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
There are two possible types of probation violations. These include technical and ______.
Group of answer choices
substantive
serious
recidivism
menial
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The type of probation violation you are looking for is "substantive." If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
The type of probation violation you are looking for is "substantive." If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
What is meant by saying that probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum?
Group of answer choices
They supervise individuals with only a limited criminal history.
They supervise individuals prior to the imposition of sentence.
They supervise individuals with a suspended prison sentence.
They supervise individuals just released from prison
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The phrase "probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum" refers to probation officers supervising individuals prior to the imposition of a sentence. Probation officers are involved early in the legal process, often working with those who haven't yet been sentenced or are awaiting a decision. Is there anything else you'd like to know?
The phrase "probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum" refers to probation officers supervising individuals prior to the imposition of a sentence. Probation officers are involved early in the legal process, often working with those who haven't yet been sentenced or are awaiting a decision. Is there anything else you'd like to know?
What is meant by saying that probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum?
Group of answer choices
They supervise individuals with only a limited criminal history.
They supervise individuals prior to the imposition of sentence.
They supervise individuals with a suspended prison sentence.
They supervise individuals just released from prison
Case Rating: *
The phrase "probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum" means they supervise individuals prior to the imposition of a sentence. Probation officers are involved early in the legal process, often working with those awaiting sentencing decisions. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
The phrase "probation officers supervise individuals at the front end of the sentencing continuum" means they supervise individuals prior to the imposition of a sentence. Probation officers are involved early in the legal process, often working with those awaiting sentencing decisions. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
Electronic monitoring is particularly useful with people who have committed ______ offenses.
Group of answer choices
violent
property
drunk driving
sex
Case Rating: *
Electronic monitoring is particularly useful for individuals who have committed drunk driving offenses. It helps ensure compliance with court orders and can be part of probation or parole conditions. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
Electronic monitoring is particularly useful for individuals who have committed drunk driving offenses. It helps ensure compliance with court orders and can be part of probation or parole conditions. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
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