10 Questions
What is the main difference between a jail and a prison in the Philippine setting?
Jail is for convicted offenders sentenced to three years or less, while prison is for those sentenced to more than three years to death.
Which school of penology emphasizes that punishment must be standardized and proportioned to the gravity and nature of the offense?
Classical School
According to historical perspective, which code favored the imposition of justice rather than naked vengeance?
King Ur-Nammu’s Code
What principle requires conflict resolution with the involvement of the victim, offender, and community?
Restorative Justice
What concept advocates for individualized punishment based on biological, psychological, and social factors influencing criminal behavior?
Positivist School
What is the primary focus of correctional administration?
Supervision and rehabilitation of offenders
When does the National Corrections Consciousness Week take place?
Every last week of October
What does the term 'penology' refer to?
Study of control and prevention of crime through punishment
What is the origin of the word 'prison'?
From the Greco-Roman word PRESIDIO meaning fenced-cave or dungeon
What does 'punishment' usually involve according to the text?
Redress that involves pain and suffering
Test your knowledge about the branch of the criminal justice system concerned with the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of offenders, as well as the study and practice of correctional administration. Explore facts about National Corrections Consciousness Week, observed in the last week of October annually.
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