CRM 100 FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Medium security institutions; - Answer- correctional facilities that have a less highly
controlled institutional environment than maximum security institutions and in which the
inmates have more freedom of movement
Maximum security institutions - Answer- federal correction institutions with a highly
controlled institutional environment
Static security - Answer- fixed security apparatus in correctional institutions, including
fixed security posts wherein correctional officers are assigned to and remain in specific
areas, such as a control room or perimeter patrol
Dynamic security; a variety of ongoing, meaningful interactions between staff and
inmates - Answer- Meaningful interaction between staff and inmates
Rule of law - Answer- the requirement that governments, as well as individuals, be
subjected to and abide by the law
Duty to act fairly; - Answer- the obligation of correctional authorities to ensure that
offenders are treated fairly by corrections personnel
Total institutions; - Answer- correctional institutions, psychiatric hospitals, and other
facilities characterized by a highly structured environment in which all movements of the
inmates or patients are controlled 24 hours a day by staff
Continuum of correctional institutions; - Answer- the differences in institutional
environments among correctional institutions located at either end of the security
spectrum - maximum to minimum
Segregation; - Answer- a correctional management that is used for disciplinary or
administrative reasons and often involves an inmate being locked in a cell for 23 hours
a day; also referred to as solitary confinement
Crime Funnel - Answer- Significant case attrition
CJS does not respond to every breach of the law
Most cases end with guilty plea
Few cases go to trial
, Flow of cases through justice system; LTSO - Long Term Supervision Order - Answer-
Typically for 'high risk' offenders (small number)
Up to 10 yrs
LTSOs often have a residency condition on release - Answer- Halfway house
halfway house - Answer- institution that allows people with criminal backgrounds and
other disabilities to re-integrate into society
Plea Bargaining; Debates - Answer- The practice whereby private negotiation takes
place between the accused (typically via defense council) and a Crown prosecutor
1990s: Major debates largely end in Canada - Answer- Case delay ( R v Askov; 11b
Charter)
1993: Ontario Ministry of Attorney General Advisory Committee released the Martin
Report
Martin report encouraged plea bargaining
What are the two forms of plea bargaining? - Answer- 1. The Accused may have been
charged by police with several charges, but agrees to plead guilty to one if the Crown
agrees: would not end up in court before a judge
2. The accused could plead guilty in exchange for the Crown recommending a lighter
sentence than the accused would get if found guilty in court via judge or jury.
plea bargaining - Answer- An agreement whereby an accused pleads guilty in exchange
for the promise of a benefit
R v Jordan - Answer- 18 prov; 30 superior
Problem solving courts - Answer- Problem-solving courts have emerged to deal with the
unique special needs of offenders- such as those with mental illness and drug abuse.
Attributes of Problem-Solving Courts - Answer- Focus on trying to address underlying
problems
Accountability to community
Interagency and interdisciplinary collaboration
IDVC (Integrated Domestic Violence Court) - Answer- The IDVC: Handles both criminal
and family law cases (at the same time)
Includes cases where there is a criminal charge against one of the spouses and
concurrent family law proceedings
Interagency & Interdisciplinary Features: - Answer- Allows everyone involved to
participate:
CORRECT ANSWERS
Medium security institutions; - Answer- correctional facilities that have a less highly
controlled institutional environment than maximum security institutions and in which the
inmates have more freedom of movement
Maximum security institutions - Answer- federal correction institutions with a highly
controlled institutional environment
Static security - Answer- fixed security apparatus in correctional institutions, including
fixed security posts wherein correctional officers are assigned to and remain in specific
areas, such as a control room or perimeter patrol
Dynamic security; a variety of ongoing, meaningful interactions between staff and
inmates - Answer- Meaningful interaction between staff and inmates
Rule of law - Answer- the requirement that governments, as well as individuals, be
subjected to and abide by the law
Duty to act fairly; - Answer- the obligation of correctional authorities to ensure that
offenders are treated fairly by corrections personnel
Total institutions; - Answer- correctional institutions, psychiatric hospitals, and other
facilities characterized by a highly structured environment in which all movements of the
inmates or patients are controlled 24 hours a day by staff
Continuum of correctional institutions; - Answer- the differences in institutional
environments among correctional institutions located at either end of the security
spectrum - maximum to minimum
Segregation; - Answer- a correctional management that is used for disciplinary or
administrative reasons and often involves an inmate being locked in a cell for 23 hours
a day; also referred to as solitary confinement
Crime Funnel - Answer- Significant case attrition
CJS does not respond to every breach of the law
Most cases end with guilty plea
Few cases go to trial
, Flow of cases through justice system; LTSO - Long Term Supervision Order - Answer-
Typically for 'high risk' offenders (small number)
Up to 10 yrs
LTSOs often have a residency condition on release - Answer- Halfway house
halfway house - Answer- institution that allows people with criminal backgrounds and
other disabilities to re-integrate into society
Plea Bargaining; Debates - Answer- The practice whereby private negotiation takes
place between the accused (typically via defense council) and a Crown prosecutor
1990s: Major debates largely end in Canada - Answer- Case delay ( R v Askov; 11b
Charter)
1993: Ontario Ministry of Attorney General Advisory Committee released the Martin
Report
Martin report encouraged plea bargaining
What are the two forms of plea bargaining? - Answer- 1. The Accused may have been
charged by police with several charges, but agrees to plead guilty to one if the Crown
agrees: would not end up in court before a judge
2. The accused could plead guilty in exchange for the Crown recommending a lighter
sentence than the accused would get if found guilty in court via judge or jury.
plea bargaining - Answer- An agreement whereby an accused pleads guilty in exchange
for the promise of a benefit
R v Jordan - Answer- 18 prov; 30 superior
Problem solving courts - Answer- Problem-solving courts have emerged to deal with the
unique special needs of offenders- such as those with mental illness and drug abuse.
Attributes of Problem-Solving Courts - Answer- Focus on trying to address underlying
problems
Accountability to community
Interagency and interdisciplinary collaboration
IDVC (Integrated Domestic Violence Court) - Answer- The IDVC: Handles both criminal
and family law cases (at the same time)
Includes cases where there is a criminal charge against one of the spouses and
concurrent family law proceedings
Interagency & Interdisciplinary Features: - Answer- Allows everyone involved to
participate:
