Inmate Inmate Rehabilitation and Programs

Question 1

What type of program is most strongly associated with reducing recidivism among adult inmates?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy programs

Answer

Punitive boot camp programs

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Mandatory solitary confinement

Answer

Increased sentence length

Question 2

Which acronym describes the research-based framework that identifies the key principles for effective correctional rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

RNR

Answer

PREA

Answer

PLRA

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PATTERN

Question 3

What is the primary goal of vocational training programs offered in correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

To provide marketable job skills that reduce unemployment and recidivism after release

Answer

To fill inmate idle time

Answer

To generate revenue for the facility

Answer

To satisfy mandatory education laws

Question 4

Therapeutic communities (TCs) in prisons are primarily designed to treat which issue?

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorders

Answer

Mental illness

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Physical rehabilitation

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Educational deficits

Question 5

Which federal law enacted in 2018 expanded earned time credits for federal inmates who complete approved programs?

Accepted Answer

First Step Act

Answer

Prison Litigation Reform Act

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Second Chance Act

Answer

Crime Control Act

Question 6

What does 'programming' generally refer to in a correctional facility context?

Accepted Answer

Structured activities including education, treatment, and work designed to reduce recidivism

Answer

Computer training only

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Television and entertainment scheduling

Answer

Meal planning and nutrition