Criminal Justice Systems Overview

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Match the following terms related to corrections with their definitions:

Electronic monitoring = A supervision strategy that uses electronic technology to track offenders. House arrest = Confined to their homes with electronic monitoring to ensure compliance. Shock probation = The practice of allowing inmates to apply for probationary release unexpectedly. Caseload = The number of probation or parole clients assigned to one officer for supervision.

Match the following types of confinement facilities with their descriptions:

Prison = A state or federal confinement facility with authority over adults. Industrial prison = A correctional model that utilizes the labor of inmates. Hawkins Act = Federal legislation restricting interstate commerce in prison-made goods. Work release program = A prison program allowing inmates temporary community release for job responsibilities.

Match the following correctional beliefs and principles with their descriptions:

Martinson's view = The belief that correctional treatment programs have little rehabilitative success. Total institution = An enclosed facility where inhabitants share all aspects of daily life. Technical violations = Failures to adhere to the specific terms of probation or parole. Community corrections = Alternatives to incarceration that involve supervision in the community.

Match the following parole and probation concepts with their definitions:

Probation = A court-imposed sanction suspending the offender's sentence. Parole = The conditional release of an inmate before the completion of their sentence. Reentry programs = Support services to help released offenders reintegrate into society. Recidivism = The tendency of previously incarcerated individuals to relapse into criminal behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following correctional terms with their concepts:

Rehabilitation = Programs aimed at reforming offenders to prevent future crimes. Deterrence = Using punishment to discourage future violations. Incapacitation = Removing offenders from society to protect the public. Restorative justice = A system focused on rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to juvenile and correctional systems:

Juvenile Justice System = The aggregate of government agencies that function to investigate, adjudicate, and care for youth offenders Delinquent = Individuals charged with or adjudicated for law violations Parens Patriae = A principle allowing the state to assume parental role for delinquent juveniles Just Deserts Model = A contemporary model of imprisonment based on the principle of just deserts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of electronic monitoring with their characteristics:

GPS tracking = Real-time location monitoring of offenders. Curfew restrictions = Specific times when the offender must remain at home. Alarm system = Alerts authorities if an offender violates their monitored zone. Data reporting = Regular submissions of compliance data to probation officers. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles in the correctional system with their responsibilities:

Probation officer = Supervises individuals on probation and ensures compliance. Parole officer = Monitors released inmates on parole conditions. Correctional counselor = Provides therapy and support to inmates. Warden = The chief administrative officer of a prison facility. Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions regarding prison management:

Design Capacity = The number of inmates a prison was intended to hold Operational Capacity = The size of the correctional population an institution can effectively hold Rated Capacity = The number of inmates a prison can accommodate based on management considerations Expert Judgment Capacity = The number of inmates a prison can handle according to the judgment of experts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following correctional policies:

Selective Incapacitation = A policy seeking to protect society by incarcerating the most dangerous individuals Risk Assessment = A system used to assign inmates to custody levels based on various factors Inter-jurisdictional Jail = A jail built and run using combined resources of various local jurisdictions Private Prison = A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of the government Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal terms with their definitions:

Due process = The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights. Double jeopardy = The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. Sentencing guidelines = A framework for judges to determine appropriate punishment. Mitigating circumstances = Factors that may lessen the severity of the punishment. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Deinstitutionalization = The policy of non-intervention with regard to prison management. Delinquency petition = A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is delinquent. Blackness = The condition of being black encompassing all that it means to be black in America. Status offender = A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's status as a child. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inmate behaviors with their characteristics:

Security threat group = An inmate group that poses a threat to the safety of correction staff. Juvenile offender = Youth who have entered both the child welfare and juvenile justice system. Abused child = A child who has been physically, sexually, or mentally abused. Child beyond control = A child who is beyond parental control, refusing to obey authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts related to juvenile issues:

Juvenile Court Jurisdiction = The court system that handles cases involving youth offenders Abandonment = A situation in which a juvenile is left without care from natural parents Custodial Care = The care provided to juveniles by the state when natural parents cannot fulfill their role Delinquency = Criminal behavior or law violations committed by juveniles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following juvenile justice terms with their descriptions:

Juvenile conduct = Actions or conduct in violation of criminal law by minors. Complaint process = Formalized arrangement for addressing inmate conditions. Risky behaviors = Conduct that can lead to criminal activity among youths. Institutionalized juveniles = Youth placed in correctional facilities for their actions. Signup and view all the answers

Match the correctional terms with their descriptions:

Rehabilitation = Programs aimed at reintegrating offenders into society Deterrence = An approach to prevent crime by imposing penalties Recidivism = The tendency of formerly incarcerated individuals to return to criminal behavior Diversion Programs = Alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of facilities with their characteristics:

Boot Camps = Short-term programs focused on military-style discipline Halfway Houses = Community-based settings for transitioning offenders Detention Centers = Facilities for juveniles awaiting trial or sentencing Wilderness Therapy Programs = Alternative settings using outdoor activities for rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal terms with their definitions:

Juvenile court = A court that assumes jurisdiction over delinquent minors. Gang-related behavior = Criminal actions involving organized inmate groups. Non-intervention = A historical policy of limited court involvement in prison management. Youthful indiscretion = Minor misdeeds committed by children that are not serious offenses. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their definitions:

Status offenses = Offenses that can only be adjudicated in juvenile court. Formal complaint = Means for institutionalized individuals to report inmate conditions. Dangerous gangs = Groups that prey upon other inmates in correctional facilities. Juvenile actions = Behavior of youths that transgress the law. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following classifications related to inmates:

Minimum Security = Facilities that house non-violent offenders with low escape risk Medium Security = Facilities that offer a balance between punishment and rehabilitation Maximum Security = Facilities designed to house the most dangerous and violent offenders Supermax Facilities = Highly secure facilities for inmates deemed extremely dangerous Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms to their relevant roles or functions in the correctional field:

Correctional Officer = An individual responsible for supervising inmates Probation Officer = A person who supervises offenders placed on probation Parole Officer = An individual overseeing the transition of parolees back into society Court Appointed Advocate = A representative for juveniles in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

Match the following juvenile justice concepts with their implications:

Safety concerns = Issues arising from inmate gang activities. Rights of minors = Legal provisions that protect juvenile individuals in court. Inmate behavior assessment = Evaluating the actions of inmates for behavioral trends. Juvenile delinquency = Criminal acts committed by young individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their corresponding juvenile terms:

Rehabilitation = The process aimed at reintegrating juvenile offenders into society. Over-incarceration = The excessive imprisonment of young individuals. Parole = The conditional release of prisoners before the end of their sentence. Recidivism = The tendency for previously incarcerated individuals to re-offend. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acts or statuses with their descriptions:

Criminal misconduct = Acts declared offenses only when committed by juveniles. Influence of peers = Pressure from peers that can lead to juvenile delinquency. Child neglect = Failure to provide proper care and supervision for children. Behavioral assessments = Evaluations conducted to determine a child's risk of offending. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal concepts with their definitions:

Bail = The release of accused person from custody based on a promise to appear in court Initial Appearance = An appearance before a magistrate to assess the legality of arrest Bail Bond = A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court Secured Bail = The setting of bail in the form of tangible property Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to crime and punishment:

Deterrence = The use of imprisonment to prevent future offenses Retribution = The act of taking revenge on a criminal perpetrator Community Courts = Specialized courts that reduce recidivism using judicial oversight Rehabilitation = Efforts to integrate offenders back into society and promote positive behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their corresponding legal processes:

Bail Conditions = Terms set forth for the release of an accused individual Pretrial Hearing = Assessment of the legality of the defendant's arrest Cash Bail = Bail paid in cash as a promise to appear in court Diversion Programs = Programs designed to assist offenders through rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following criminal justice terms with their meanings:

Prosecution = The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an accused Defendant = An individual accused of committing a crime Victim Impact Statement = A statement that describes the effect of a crime on the victim Plea Bargain = An agreement where a defendant pleads guilty for a lighter sentence Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of bail with their explanations:

Unsecured Bail = No upfront payment but a promise to pay if conditions are violated Cash Bail = Bail that must be paid in full directly to the court Surety Bond = Bail obtained through a bail bondsman guaranteeing appearance Property Bond = Bail secured using the value of property instead of cash Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to judicial processes:

Arraignment = The formal reading of charges against a defendant Bail Hearing = A court proceeding to determine bail conditions Trial = A legal process where the guilt or innocence of a defendant is determined Sentencing Hearing = The stage where penalties are assigned to convicted individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentencing goals with their descriptions:

Deterrence = Discouraging criminal behavior through fear of punishment Incapacitation = Removing offenders from society to prevent further crimes Rehabilitation = Attempting to reform the offender to prevent future offenses Restitution = Reparation made by the offender to the victim or community Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bail

The release of an accused person from custody, for all or part of the time before or during prosecution, on their promise to appear in court when required.

Initial Appearance

An appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant's arrest is initially assessed, and the defendant is informed of the charges.

Bail Bond

A document guaranteeing the defendant's appearance in court and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid if they don't appear. It's signed by the person to be released and anyone acting on their behalf.