BCJ Corrections and Penology

Question 1

Which correctional philosophy focuses on making the offender suffer proportionally to their crime?

Accepted Answer

Retribution

Answer

Rehabilitation

Answer

Deterrence

Answer

Incapacitation

Question 2

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in corrections?

Accepted Answer

To reform offenders and reduce recidivism

Answer

To punish offenders harshly

Answer

To isolate offenders permanently

Answer

To deter potential criminals

Question 3

What does 'recidivism' mean in corrections?

Accepted Answer

Re-offending after previous conviction or release

Answer

First-time offending

Answer

Successful reintegration

Answer

Parole completion

Question 4

Which type of prison holds the most violent and high-security risk inmates?

Accepted Answer

Maximum security

Answer

Minimum security

Answer

Medium security

Answer

Work camp

Question 5

What is parole?

Accepted Answer

Conditional release from prison before the full sentence is served

Answer

Release after completing a full sentence

Answer

A sentence served in the community from the start

Answer

Acquittal after appeal

Question 6

Which court case established that prisoners retain certain constitutional rights?

Accepted Answer

Wolff v. McDonnell

Answer

Furman v. Georgia

Answer

Gregg v. Georgia

Answer

Estelle v. Gamble