Corrections and Criminal Justice System Quiz
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What is the mission of corrections?

  • Community supervision and monitoring
  • Surveillance and control
  • Incarceration only
  • Protecting society through treatment and rehabilitation (correct)

    • According to Cesare Beccaria, why do we punish people?

  • To prevent future crime (correct)
  • To obtain confessions from criminals
  • To establish the authority of the government
  • To seek revenge for victims

    • What is Cesare Lombroso's theory of atavism related to?

  • The role of genetics in criminal behavior (correct)
  • The influence of social environment on criminal tendencies
  • The impact of economic factors on criminality
  • Link between crime and upbringing

    • What did Cesare Lombroso believe about criminals?

    <p>Criminal behavior is predetermined and criminals are born</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the correctional funnel?

    <p>(Solved then) Crimes incarcerated -&gt; Crimes convicted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a physical trait linked to criminality in Lombroso's theory of atavism?

    <p>(Height exceeding 6 feet)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of residential/transitional services in the context of corrections?

    <p>To offer treatment and rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the correctional funnel in the criminal justice system?

    <p>It highlights the high percentage of incarcerated individuals in relation to reported and convicted crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Cesare Beccaria's significant contribution to the field of criminal justice?

    <p>Proposing swift punishment proportional to the severity of the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cesare Lombroso's theory of atavism focused on?

    <p>The role of physical traits in determining criminal tendencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Cesare Lombroso believe about criminals based on his theory of atavism?

    <p>Their criminal behavior is predetermined by genetic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of non-residential treatment providers in the context of corrections?

    <p>To deliver treatment and support programs for offenders outside of institutional settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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