Rehabilitation Programs and Inmate Services Flashcards

In corrections, 'recidivism' is defined as which of the following?

Answer: A released offender's return to criminal behavior resulting in rearrest, reconviction, or reincarceration

Recidivism refers to a released offender's relapse into criminal behavior, and reducing recidivism rates is the primary measure of success for correctional rehabilitation programs.

The Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model used in corrections assessment primarily focuses on which of the following?

Answer: Matching intervention intensity to an offender's risk level and targeting criminogenic needs

The RNR model guides correctional programming by identifying an offender's risk level, targeting the specific needs that drive criminal behavior, and matching interventions to the individual's learning style and abilities.

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established that inmates have a constitutional right to adequate mental health care?

Answer: Estelle v. Gamble

Estelle v. Gamble (1976) established that deliberate indifference to an inmate's serious medical needs, including mental health needs, constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.

What is the primary purpose of a reentry program for inmates approaching release?

Answer: To prepare inmates for a successful transition back into the community by addressing housing, employment, and support needs

Reentry programs help inmates prepare for release by connecting them with community resources such as housing, employment services, substance abuse treatment, and social support networks to reduce the risk of reoffending.

An inmate's Individual Program Plan (IPP) is best described as which of the following?

Answer: A personalized document identifying an inmate's needs, goals, and recommended programs to support rehabilitation

An IPP is developed collaboratively by the inmate and case manager to identify specific rehabilitation goals, educational needs, and program participation to support successful reintegration.

Which of the following is a key benefit of peer mentoring programs in correctional facilities?

Answer: They leverage the experiences of more stable inmates to provide guidance and support to those at higher risk

Peer mentoring programs use inmates who have demonstrated positive change to model prosocial behavior and provide relatable support to at-risk peers, complementing professional staff efforts.

Which federal law, passed in 2018, significantly expanded funding and incentives for rehabilitation programs in federal prisons?

Answer: The First Step Act

The First Step Act (2018) expanded evidence-based programming in federal prisons and created a risk-assessment system that allows inmates to earn time credits for participating in approved rehabilitative programming.