Hanser Chapter 9 Flashcards

Administrative Segregation

• Classification type that separates inmates from general population for safety reasons.
• Nonpunitive, used when inmates may pose threats to themselves or others.

Case Manager

• Responsible for case management within a unit.
• Reports directly to the unit manager.

Correctional Counselor

• Implements individualized and group counseling programs for inmates.
• Aims to meet individual needs of confined inmates.

Custody Level

• Indicates the required level of staff supervision for an inmate.
• Varies based on assessed risk and behavior.

Educational Adviser

• Serves as a consultant for educational matters within the unit team.
• Typically a permanent role focused on inmate education.

English Penal Servitude Act

• Established in 1853 through efforts by Maconchie.
• Introduced rehabilitation programs for convicts in the UK.

Level of Security

• Concerns the physical barriers to prevent inmate escapes.
• Directly linked to public safety considerations.

Level of Supervision Inventory - Revised (LSI-R)

• Assessment tool used for evaluating inmate supervision needs.
• Helps in classification and identifying risks.

Mark System

• Sentence duration determined by inmate behavior and work habits.
• Encourages positive conduct for possible sentence reduction.

Morris v. Travisono (1970)

• Case ruling on unconstitutional inmate placement practices in Rhode Island.
• Led to federally mandated procedures for inmate classification.

Palmigiano v. Garrahy (1977)

• Highlights the necessity of effective classification systems in prisons.
• Emphasizes the importance of appropriate inmate management.

Protective Custody

• Special safety provisions for inmates at risk in the general population.
• Intended to ensure well-being and safety based on specific needs.

Psychology Services Representative

• Key member of the inmate classification decision-making team.
• Involved in the admission and information-gathering processes.

SENTRY System

• Comprehensive database utilized by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
• Used for inmate classification and tracking throughout the prison system.

Treatment

• Refers to the psychological and rehabilitation services offered to inmates.
• Aims to address individual needs and facilitate reintegration.

Unit Manager

• Directs daily operations and activities of the housing unit.
• Responsible for quality control of programs and correspondence in the unit.