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24 Cards in this Set
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What types of crimes occur within a correctional setting?
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A. Petty theft
B. Gambling C. Loan sharking D. Blackmail E. Sale of contraband F. Homicide G. Sex crimes H. Assault and battery on staff and inmates I. Bribery |
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What are the factors that impact and influence institutional criminality?
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A. Length of sentence
B. Past behavioral history C. Type of crime sentenced for D. Recidivism E. Gang membership |
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What are the leading motives for single assailant events?
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A. Homosexuality
B. Arguments C. Debts |
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What are the leading motives for multiple assailant events?
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A. Snitching
B. Gang phenomena C. Drug quarrels D. Homosexuality E. Institutional disturbances and riots |
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What are the actions and procedures that can reduce the crime rate within a correctional setting?
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A. Proper classification and diagnosis
B. Close observation by staff; Proper patrolling techniques C. Effective contraband control D. Developing rapport with inmates E. Swift disciplinary sanctions |
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True/ False
Statistics concerning female inmates based on statistics available from the current Department of Corrections Annual Report |
True
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True/ False
General types of crimes for which females are incarcerated based on statistics available from the current Department of Corrections Annual Report |
True
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True/False
Generalized characteristics of female offender population using typical offender profile from current Department of Corrections Annual Report |
True
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What are behavioral characteristics of female inmates?
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A. Low self esteem
B. Depression, guilt, worry over care and custody of children C. Freely express anger, fear, affection, especially verbally D. Desire belongingness- separation from family causes formation of surrogate families within facility E. Homosexual activities more for affection and companionship than sexual gratification F. Less force applied for participation in homosexual activities among female inmates than among male inmates |
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What are the special needs of female inmates?
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A. Economic
B. Social C. Physical D. Psychological |
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What are the legal considerations with regard to intake, housing, and supervision of female inmates in Florida?
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A. Female inmates must be house separately from male inmates
B. A female officer must be present to admit and process female inmates C. A female employee must be on duty at all times when the facility houses female inmates D. Male employees must be accompanied by a female employee when entering a female housing area unless an emergency situation dictates otherwise |
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True/False
Staff should be constantly alert to physical danger with male and female inmates; do not be lulled into false sense of security because of smaller size of females and seeming lack of strength. |
True
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What is the description for economic needs for female inmates?
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-Need to improve job-related skills
-Need same range and quality of training programs as those available to male inmates |
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What is the description for social needs for female inmates?
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-Need response and visitation from family and friends
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What is the description for physical needs for female inmates?
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Specialized health needs:
-Gynecological services -Prenatal care -Obstetrical care -Post-partum care -Child placement services |
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What is the description for psycholocial needs for female inmates?
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-Need to improve self-image
-Need to improve decision-making skills to reduce dependency -Need for privacy |
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A. Voluntary, consenting acts of homosexuality
B. Homosexuality that developed before entry into the correctional institution |
Lifestyle Homosexuality
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Homosexuality brought about inside the institution through coercion, force, or by choice through the lack of appropriate sexual release.
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Situational Homosexuality
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What are the effects of situational homosexuality on inmates?
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A. Emasculation, or loss of feminity (in females)
B. Fear, Stress C. Suicide D. Homicide |
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What are the dynamics of coercion with lifestyle and situational homosexuality in an institution?"
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A. Love triangles
B. Assaults upon inmates or staff C. Murder |
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What are the health hazards associated with homosexual activity?
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A. Venereal Disease
B. Herpes C. AIDS |
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What are the responsibilties an officer has with respect to incidences involving homosexuality?
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A. Prevention
B. Protective Management C. Counseling referral D. Appropriate professional behavior (avoid derogatory remarks, name-calling, etc...) |
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What are the institutional factors which contribute to homosexual behavior?
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A. A single sex environment
B. Close, overcrowded housing areas C. Lack of meaningful work and recreational activities D. Demands of the prison "caste system" E. Absence of opportunites for physical release of the sex drive F. Need for emotional reinforcement and sense of "family" G. Inmate's need to demonstrate masculine role and dominance H. Housing of younger inmates with older inmates I. Presence of homosexual prostitutes |
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What are the guidelines to help control homosexual behavior in correctional facilities?
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A. Keep all cell windows and bars clear
B. Check to make sure inmates are in their assigned areas C. Keep a close watch on both the aggressive potential "rapist" and the younger, weaker, potential victims D. Try to discourage female/masculne traits among male/female inmates; do not call them by female/male names E. Supervise shower activities closely F. Encourage inmates to participate in recreational activities as outlets for their energies G. Observe closely the inmates under your control |
