10 Questions
What is the focus of correctional administration?
Rehabilitation of offenders
When is the National Corrections Consciousness Week observed?
Every last week of October
What is the origin of the word 'penology'?
Latin word for 'punishment'
What does the word 'prison' mean based on its Greco-Roman origin?
A fenced-cave or dungeon
What is the meaning of the word 'jail' derived from?
Spanish word meaning 'a cage'
What is the main difference between a jail and a prison in the Philippine setting?
Jail is for offenders sentenced to imprisonment of more than three years, while prison is for offenders sentenced to imprisonment of three years or less.
According to the Classical School, what is the emphasis when it comes to punishment?
Punishment must be standardized and proportioned to the gravity and nature of the offense.
What approach to penology focuses on individualized punishment?
Neo-Classical School
Which historical code favored the imposition of justice instead of naked vengeance?
Code of Ur-Nammu
What principle requires resolving conflicts with the maximum involvement of victim, offender, and community?
Restorative Justice
Test your knowledge on the study and practice of managing jails, prisons, and institutions for the custody, treatment, and rehabilitation of criminal offenders, including the significance of National Corrections Consciousness Week in October.
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