#1
What is the primary goal of disciplinary procedures in corrections?
To rehabilitate offenders
To punish offenders
To entertain the prison staff
To reward good behavior
#2
What is the purpose of a disciplinary hearing in corrections?
To entertain prison staff
To provide inmates with extra privileges
To review alleged rule violations and determine consequences
To distribute rewards for good behavior
#3
What is the purpose of a correctional rehabilitation program?
To punish inmates for their crimes
To provide educational opportunities for prison staff
To facilitate the reintegration of offenders into society
To limit communication among inmates
#4
What is the purpose of a halfway house in the context of corrections?
To provide a venue for inmate parties
To serve as a temporary residence for individuals transitioning from prison to the community
To house correctional staff during work hours
To store disciplinary records
#5
What is the primary aim of a correctional officer's use of force?
To entertain prison staff
To exert dominance over inmates
To maintain order and safety while minimizing harm
To punish inmates for minor rule violations
#6
Which of the following is a common method of disciplinary action in corrections?
Restorative justice
Capital punishment
Community service
Solitary confinement
#7
What is the purpose of a grievance procedure in correctional facilities?
To reward inmates
To provide legal representation
To address complaints and concerns
To promote escape plans
#8
What is the concept of 'earned time' in corrections?
Time spent in solitary confinement
Time deducted for good behavior
Time added for rule violations
Time spent in recreational activities
#9
What is the role of correctional officers in the disciplinary process?
To ignore inmate behavior
To report incidents and enforce rules
To participate in inmate activities
To provide legal assistance to inmates
#10
In the context of corrections, what is 'administrative segregation'?
A method of rewarding inmates
A form of inmate rehabilitation
Isolating inmates from the general population for safety or security reasons
A type of parole program
#11
What is the primary objective of correctional policies?
To ignore inmate behavior
To maximize prison profits
To maintain safety and order within correctional facilities
To eliminate rehabilitation programs
#12
In corrections, what is the role of parole in disciplinary matters?
To escalate conflicts
To release offenders early
To administer physical punishment
To supervise and support released offenders
#13
What is the significance of the 'Use of Force Continuum' in corrections?
It outlines disciplinary actions for inmates
It specifies when and how force can be used by correctional staff
It defines inmate privileges
It establishes parole eligibility criteria
#14
What is the purpose of a probationary period in corrections employment?
To encourage rule violations
To assess job performance and suitability
To increase inmate privileges
To promote early release for inmates
#15
In the context of corrections, what does the term 'recidivism' refer to?
Inmate rehabilitation
Repeating criminal behavior and returning to prison
Inmate protests
Inmate education programs
#16
What role does 'good time credit' play in the correctional system?
A reward for violating prison rules
A reduction in the overall sentence for good behavior
A form of parole eligibility
A method of segregating inmates
#17
What is the significance of the 'risk-needs-responsivity' model in corrections?
It focuses on punishing offenders
It emphasizes rehabilitation based on individual risk factors and needs
It restricts access to correctional facilities
It promotes arbitrary decision-making by correctional staff