12 Questions
What is the mission of corrections?
Protecting society through treatment and rehabilitation
According to Cesare Beccaria, why do we punish people?
To prevent future crime
What is Cesare Lombroso's theory of atavism related to?
The role of genetics in criminal behavior
What did Cesare Lombroso believe about criminals?
Criminal behavior is predetermined and criminals are born
Which of the following is NOT a part of the correctional funnel?
(Solved then) Crimes incarcerated -> Crimes convicted
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a physical trait linked to criminality in Lombroso's theory of atavism?
(Height exceeding 6 feet)
What is the purpose of residential/transitional services in the context of corrections?
To offer treatment and rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders
What is the significance of the correctional funnel in the criminal justice system?
It highlights the high percentage of incarcerated individuals in relation to reported and convicted crimes
What was Cesare Beccaria's significant contribution to the field of criminal justice?
Proposing swift punishment proportional to the severity of the crime
What is Cesare Lombroso's theory of atavism focused on?
The role of physical traits in determining criminal tendencies
What did Cesare Lombroso believe about criminals based on his theory of atavism?
Their criminal behavior is predetermined by genetic traits
What is the primary purpose of non-residential treatment providers in the context of corrections?
To deliver treatment and support programs for offenders outside of institutional settings
Study Notes
Corrections and Punishment
- The mission of corrections is to protect society and reduce recidivism through rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
Cesare Beccaria's Theory
- Cesare Beccaria believed that punishment should serve as a deterrent to prevent others from committing crimes, rather than simply punishing the individual.
Cesare Lombroso's Theory of Atavism
- Lombroso's theory of atavism posits that criminals are biologically and physically different from non-criminals.
- He believed that criminals possess physical traits that are reminiscent of early humans, such as a sloping forehead, large jaws, and prominent cheekbones.
- Lombroso believed that criminals were born, not made, and were therefore incurable.
Correctional Funnel
- The correctional funnel describes the process by which a large number of offenders are filtered through the criminal justice system, with a smaller number receiving more severe punishments.
- The correctional funnel is significant in the criminal justice system as it shows the progression of offenders through the system.
- Probation is NOT a part of the correctional funnel.
Residential/Transitional Services
- The purpose of residential/transitional services in corrections is to provide a structured environment for offenders to transition back into society.
Non-Residential Treatment Providers
- The primary purpose of non-residential treatment providers in corrections is to provide services to offenders in the community, rather than in a residential setting.
Test your knowledge about the range of community and institutional sanctions, treatment programs, and services for managing criminal offenders, including prisons, supervision in the community, and mission of corrections.
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