Corrections and Punishments Quiz # 12

A split sentence is a sentence where an offender serves part of their sentence incarcerated and the other part on probation.

True

False

Sentencing occurs immediately after an offender is found guilty at trial.

True

False

Jails are viewed more punitively than prisons.

True

False

Mentally ill offenders are more likely to be victimized in jail.

True

False

Females experience more health problems than males.

True

False

Gangs do not pose a threat to the correctional system.

True

False

Female correctional officers are more likely to victimize male offenders rather than female offenders.

True

False

Native Americans are housed in the same jails and prisons as other offenders.

True

False

What racial group is more likely to commit suicide while incarcerated?

Blacks

Whites

Hispanics

Asians

The Affordable Care Act does not include offenders who are incarcerate

True

False

Originally, jails were operated by shire reeves.

True

False

What percentage of the population has symptoms of mental illness?

7%

8%

9%

10%

Females are to be diagnosed with cancer ______ times more than males.

6

7

8

9

Jails receive a significant amount of fiscal support.

True

False

What percentage of inmates being held in jail have not been convicted of a crime?

30%

40%

50%

60%

Most veterans suffer from traumatic brain disorder.

True

False

Children are never victims of domestic violence.

True

False

All are problem-solving courts except:

District court

Domestic violence court

Drug courts

Veteran’s courts

Most veterans experience PTSD due to tragic events during war.

True

False

Domestic violence is the most prevalent act in which country?

China

Japan

Russia

United States

DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence.

True

False

There are problem-solving courts for juveniles.

True

False

Drug courts are seen less punitive than traditional courts.

True

False

Veterans are referred to mental health courts if they suffer from mental illness.

True

False

Mentally ill offenders change residence often.

True

False

The first drug court was established in Texas.

True

False

Drug courts have jurisdiction over domestic violence cases.

True

False

Mental health courts are modeled after domestic violence courts.

True

False

One-third of women are killed by their intimate partner.

True

False

Problem-solving courts primarily work with nonviolent offenders.

True

False