Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in the Philippines
32 Questions
6 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary mandate of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?

  • To provide rehabilitation programs for convicted individuals
  • To direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city, and municipal jails in the Philippines (correct)
  • To manage and operate all detention facilities in the Philippines
  • To supervise and control all national prisons in the Philippines

    • What is the common term used for persons confined in jails according to the text?

  • Convicts
  • Prisoners
  • Inmates (correct)
  • Detainees

    • From which language is the term 'jail' derived according to the text?

  • Italian
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a jail according to the text?

    <p>To confine individuals awaiting final disposition of their criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did the arrestees in England even get entrusted to the knights of the Shire according to the text?

    <p>14th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did the French use to refer to a jail according to the text?

    <p>'G'eole'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of jails in England when they were first ordered by Henry II?

    <p>To serve as a place for detaining suspected offenders until they could be tried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dual purpose that jails eventually served in England?

    <p>Detention and punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the start of the 19th century, which groups of people were usually housed in jails?

    <p>Children, debtors, slaves, mentally-ill, and physically ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an 'Ordinary Jail'?

    <p>Houses both offenders awaiting court action and those serving short sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a 'Work House'?

    <p>Houses minimum custody offenders serving short sentences with constructive work programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic population range of a 'Type B' jail?

    <p>21-90 inmates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency has jurisdiction over all district, city, and municipal jails in the Philippines?

    <p>Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)?

    <p>Director Charles S. Mondejar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the BJMP with regard to jail management and penology?

    <p>Ensure the establishment of secured, clean, adequately equipped, and sanitary facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary clientele of the BJMP?

    <p>Detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in such jails while undergoing investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jail is derived from the Spanish word 'Jaulo' which means cage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is under the Department of Justice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Gaol' pronounced as 'G’eole' is the French word for jail.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French term 'Gaol' refers to a place for the arrested for debt or crime and were held in custody.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of an 'Ordinary Jail' is to rehabilitate inmates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The origin of the jail is said to have originated in Medieval England.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jails were originally conceived as a place for detaining suspected offenders until they could be tried, but eventually came to serve the dual purposes of detention and punishment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Municipal Jail is one of the types of jails based on its jurisdiction.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the start of the 19th century, children, debtors, slaves, mentally-ill, and physically ill were usually set to other institutions, both pre-trial and began to be housed in jails.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Type C jail has a population of 20 inmates or less.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) operates under the reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of the English jail was brought to the colonies soon after the settlers arrived from the Old World.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of an Ordinary Jail is to house both offenders awaiting court action and those serving short sentences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Director Charles S. Mondejar was the first Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The BJMP was created to address the growing concern of jail management and penology problem.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Work Houses house minimum custody offenders serving short sentences with constructive work programs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    About Jails

    • The term "jail" is derived from the Old French word "gaol", pronounced as "G'eole", which refers to a place for detaining arrested individuals for debt or crime.
    • In Spanish, the word "jail" is derived from "jaulo", meaning cage.

    Origins of Jails

    • The concept of jails originated in Medieval England, where they were initially conceived as a place for detaining suspected offenders until trial.
    • Over time, jails began to serve the dual purposes of detention and punishment.

    Types of Jails

    • There are different types of jails based on jurisdiction, including Municipal Jails.
    • Ordinary Jails house both offenders awaiting court action and those serving short sentences.
    • Work Houses house minimum custody offenders serving short sentences with constructive work programs.

    Population Range of Jails

    • Type B jails have a characteristic population range, but the exact range is not specified.
    • Type C jails have a population of 20 inmates or less.

    The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

    • The BJMP operates under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
    • The agency has jurisdiction over all district, city, and municipal jails in the Philippines.
    • The BJMP was created to address the growing concern of jail management and penology problems.
    • The primary function of the BJMP is to manage and oversee jail management and penology.
    • The primary clientele of the BJMP are inmates in jails.
    • Director Charles S. Mondejar was the first Chief of the BJMP.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge about the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, an agency responsible for supervising and controlling prisons in the Philippines. Learn about their tasks and responsibilities.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser