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What is the primary goal of the corrections system?
What is the primary goal of the corrections system?
Which of the following is a common method used in community corrections?
Which of the following is a common method used in community corrections?
What is an important factor in determining an inmate's eligibility for parole?
What is an important factor in determining an inmate's eligibility for parole?
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of mass incarceration?
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of mass incarceration?
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What role do correctional officers typically play in the corrections system?
What role do correctional officers typically play in the corrections system?
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Study Notes
Primary Goal of the Corrections System
- Rehabilitate offenders to reintegrate them into society, reducing recidivism and promoting public safety.
Common Method in Community Corrections
- Probation is widely used, allowing offenders to serve their sentences in the community under supervision, rather than in prison.
Determining Inmate's Eligibility for Parole
- Behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs significantly influence decisions regarding parole eligibility, as well as the completion of minimum sentencing requirements.
Potential Negative Consequence of Mass Incarceration
- Increased societal costs, including strain on public resources, decreased workforce participation, and negative impacts on family structures and community stability.
Role of Correctional Officers
- Maintain safety and security within correctional facilities, oversee inmate behavior, and facilitate rehabilitation programs, ensuring adherence to institutional rules.
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Test your knowledge of the corrections system with this quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. Explore the goals, methods, and impacts of community corrections, as well as the roles of correctional officers and factors influencing parole eligibility.
