Introduction To Corrections - Chapter 1: Q’s And A’s
Community corrections Correct Ans - A model of corrections based on
the assumption that reintegrating the offender into the community should be
the goal of the criminal justice system. (p. 22)
Congregate system Correct Ans - A penitentiary system developed in
Auburn, New York, in which inmates were held in isolation at night but
worked with other prisoners during the day under a rule of silence. (p.17)
Corrections Correct Ans - The variety of programs, services, facilities,
and organizations responsible for the management of individuals who have
been accused or convicted of criminal offenses. (p. 8)
Crime control model Correct Ans - A model of corrections based on the
assumption that criminal behavior can be controlled by increased use of
incarceration and other forms of strict supervision. (p. 23)
Evidence-based corrections Correct Ans - A movement to ensure that
correctional programs and policies are based on research evidence about
"what works." (p. 24)
Federalism Correct Ans - A system of government in which power and
responsibilities are divided between a national government and state
governments. (p. 14)
Intermediate sanctions Correct Ans - A variety of punishments that is
more restrictive than traditional probation but less severe and costly than
incarceration. (p. 14)
Jail Correct Ans - A facility authorized to hold pretrial detainees and
sentenced misdemeanants for periods longer than 48 hours. Most jails are
administered by county governments; sometimes they are part of the state
government. (p. 14)
Justice reinvestment Correct Ans - A movement in which money saved
by reducing prison populations is used to build up crime-prevention
programs in the community. (p. 24)
Community corrections Correct Ans - A model of corrections based on
the assumption that reintegrating the offender into the community should be
the goal of the criminal justice system. (p. 22)
Congregate system Correct Ans - A penitentiary system developed in
Auburn, New York, in which inmates were held in isolation at night but
worked with other prisoners during the day under a rule of silence. (p.17)
Corrections Correct Ans - The variety of programs, services, facilities,
and organizations responsible for the management of individuals who have
been accused or convicted of criminal offenses. (p. 8)
Crime control model Correct Ans - A model of corrections based on the
assumption that criminal behavior can be controlled by increased use of
incarceration and other forms of strict supervision. (p. 23)
Evidence-based corrections Correct Ans - A movement to ensure that
correctional programs and policies are based on research evidence about
"what works." (p. 24)
Federalism Correct Ans - A system of government in which power and
responsibilities are divided between a national government and state
governments. (p. 14)
Intermediate sanctions Correct Ans - A variety of punishments that is
more restrictive than traditional probation but less severe and costly than
incarceration. (p. 14)
Jail Correct Ans - A facility authorized to hold pretrial detainees and
sentenced misdemeanants for periods longer than 48 hours. Most jails are
administered by county governments; sometimes they are part of the state
government. (p. 14)
Justice reinvestment Correct Ans - A movement in which money saved
by reducing prison populations is used to build up crime-prevention
programs in the community. (p. 24)
