CJM CJM - Certified Jail Manager Classification and Housing Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does the term 'objective classification' mean in jail management?

Accepted Answer

Classification based on standardized, scored criteria

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Classification based solely on officer opinion

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Classification conducted by outside consultants

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Classification based solely on the charge of the inmate

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a special management inmate?

Accepted Answer

An inmate placed in administrative segregation

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An inmate assigned to kitchen duty

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An inmate enrolled in a GED program

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An inmate participating in a work-release program

Question 3

Reclassification reviews should occur:

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals and after significant incidents

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Only when an inmate formally requests it

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Only at the time of release from the facility

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Once annually regardless of any circumstances

Question 4

Which factor should be considered when classifying and housing female inmates?

Accepted Answer

Gender-responsive approaches addressing trauma history and programming needs

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They should always be housed with juvenile offenders

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Female inmates require the same classification tools as males without modification

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Female inmates should be housed based solely on severity of charge

Question 5

What does 'validated classification instrument' mean in jail management?

Accepted Answer

A tool tested and proven to accurately predict inmate behavior or risk

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An instrument approved by the county sheriff

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A classification process conducted by trained volunteers

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Any written form completed during the booking process

Question 6

Which is the BEST practice when managing inmates with known gang affiliations?

Accepted Answer

Separate rival gang members and document gang intelligence information

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House all gang members together to reduce inter-gang conflict

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Ignore gang affiliations as they are not relevant to classification decisions

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Release gang-affiliated inmates early to avoid facility disruptions