Inmate Classification & Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a 'static' risk factor used in inmate classification?
Answer: Prior felony convictions
Static risk factors like prior felony convictions are historical and cannot be changed, distinguishing them from dynamic factors that can be altered through intervention.
Which document typically serves as the foundation for an inmate's classification decision upon arrival at a receiving facility?
Answer: Presentence Investigation Report (PSI)
The Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) provides comprehensive background information—criminal history, social history, offense details—that forms the basis for initial classification.
The practice of placing an inmate in protective custody (PC) at their own request primarily serves to:
Answer: Protect the inmate from harm by other inmates when a credible threat exists
Protective custody at the inmate's request addresses credible threats to that individual's safety, separating them from the general population to prevent harm.
An inmate serving life without parole who has had no disciplinary infractions for 10 years would most likely be considered for:
Answer: Downward reclassification to a lower security level
An extended, clean disciplinary record supports downward reclassification, reflecting the inmate's reduced institutional risk despite a long sentence.
Which federal case established that inmates with disabilities must receive equal access to prison programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Answer: Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections v. Yeskey
Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections v. Yeskey (1998) held that the ADA applies to state prisons, requiring equal program access for inmates with disabilities.
In gang management, the practice of 'debriefing' an inmate refers to:
Answer: Gathering intelligence from an inmate who has left or renounced gang membership
Debriefing in gang management involves collecting information from an inmate who has left a gang, which can then be used for intelligence and safety planning.
Which classification principle requires that the tools and methods used be the same across different groups of offenders to ensure fairness?
Answer: Equity
Equity in classification requires that instruments and processes be applied consistently and fairly across all demographic groups to prevent discriminatory outcomes.