Penology: Chapter 10

Which of the following is not a theme that was covered?

rehabilitating offenders has consequences

Evidence for the specific deterrence theory indicates:

it is not supported

While prisons work somewhat to help control crime, they are too:

costly

Which of the following statements is not a reason listed as a defense for rehabilitation?

rehabilitation is the only framework that has any empirical support

One criticism of elected officials is that they lock up 2.2 million people and then:

take no responsibility for making them less criminal

Which of the following statements regarding serious, chronic offenders is generally true?

they are disproportionately exposed to and accumulate risk factors

Which of the following statements is not a change that has occurred in corrections?

politicians can only pass correctional legislation if it has evidence supporting its effectiveness

Which of the following is not one of the six lessons discussed?

punishment works well

There has been a shift in correctional policy and practices where officials:

advocate empathy and understanding for offenders

Similar to the Cincinnati Congress of 1870, we have the opportunity to choose a future of corrections that emphasizes:

the reformation of criminals