EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
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What is the primary reason for the highest- in- the- world
incarceration rates in the US? - ANSWER-racial control, drug
and non-violent crimes, harsher punishments.
What developments gave birth to the Federal Bureau of Prisons
and for what changes in the US prions were the Feds
responsible? - ANSWER-Established to provide care for federal
inmates.
Which of the following is the most associated with Cesaer
Lombroso's Biological theory of criminology? - ANSWER-
Criminals are born with biological traits
Which of the following is associated with the sociological
theories of criminology? - ANSWER-When external factors
influence someone becoming a criminal.
, Which of the following is true regarding offenders on parole? -
ANSWER-Parole is revoked 2/3 of these offenders because of
technical violations like failing a drug test, etc.
The US Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia had what
effect on the death penalty in the US? - ANSWER-It deemed the
death penalty to be unconstitutional because of the way it was
being administered.
What are "front-end" reforms as opposed to reforms designed
to take place in the correctional setting? - ANSWER-Those
offenders with a suspended prison sentence-- monitoring their
behavior in the community and their compliance with the
conditions of probation.
Report to the court any violations of probation
As officers of the courts, perform presentence investigations
and prepare reports concerning the clients on their caseload
Enforce court orders, such as arresting those who violate the
terms of their probation
Perform searches, seize evidence, and arrange for drug testing
Attend hearings to update the court on offenders, efforts at
rehabilitation and compliance with the terms of their sentences.
What are the primary in-corrections (vs. front end) reforms on
the table today? - ANSWER-Help parolees adjust back into