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How do supermax prisons operate differently? |
They operate differently because they are themost secured level of custody in prisons with long term, segregated housing forinmates who represent the highest security risks. The inmates spend about 23.5hours there a day |
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What concerns have been raised concerning theiralleged effects on inmates, constitutionality, and public safety? |
· Being alone for that amount of time can havemental effects on the inmates which cause a mental illness. Their constitutionalityhas been an issue because they still have rights, and the isolation for so longcan be cruel and unusual punishment. Public safety is an issue becauseeventually some do get released back into society and have symptoms ofpsychiatric decomposition and may be unable to function in society. |
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What are the 5 types of correctional officersand what do they do? |
· 1. Work Detail Supervisors- officers whosupervise inmates who are working· 2. Industrial Shop & Educational Programs-supervise inmates working in places where they may take tools to make shiftinto weapons.· 3. Yard Officers- supervise inmates out in recyard· 4. Tower Guards- Officers who observe inmateswhile enclosed in high up towers 5. Admin Building Assignments- responsible forproviding security at gates, visitors area, and clerical work that involvestransfers |
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What are the 5 types of Farkas and describe them. |
· 1. Rule enforcers- rule bound and inflexible indiscipline· 2. Hard Liners- extreme version of ruleenforcers, hard, aggressive, power hungry, and inflexible applying rules· 3. People Workers- more comfortable style withinmates, more rule flexible, use own reward and punishment system· 4. Synthetic Officers- synthesis of ruleenforcer and people type, typically 37+ in age· 5. Loners- similar to rule enforcers but differin motivation behind policy of strict enforcement |
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What are the three types of inmates who engage ininappropriate relationships with correctional staff members? |
1. Heartbreakers who seek emotional bond with astaff member· 2. Exploiters, who use an employee as a means ofobtaining contraband or fun and excitement · 3. Hell Raisers who want to cause trouble andraise problems |
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What are some stated advantages anddisadvantages of privatization? |
· Provides an effective, cost saving alternativefor governments that seek to take care of capacity needs while taking pressureon correctional budgets. Some disadvantages is that there is no guarantee thatthe standards will be upheld, there will be no security if there is a strike, thepublic will have regular access and different inmate disciplinary actions. |
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What do studies report regarding privatizationsefficacy? |
· Studies show that privately run save aconservative range of 5-15% over state run |
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How would you define and describe the underlyingphilosophy of intermediate sanctions? |
· The underlying philosophy of intermediatesanctions is different sentencing options that can help fill the gap betweenprobation and confinement, reduce crowding, and reduce correctional costs. |
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Why are intermediate sanction so widely used,and what do studies reveal concerning their efficacy? |
· They are widely used because of the resultsafter being incarcerated, studies reveal that 25% engaged in some type ofcommunity service and 17% involved in EM. |
