FINAL EXAM FOR INTRO TO CORRECTIONS LEJ

FINAL EXAM FOR INTRO TO CORRECTIONS LEJ

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Chapter 8 Introduction - <<<>Chapter 8 Prison Life

Thinkstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Learning Objectives 8.1Discuss the evolution of prison norms and the changes in mainstream prison culture.

8.2Explain the benefits and challenges of assigning jobs to incarcerated inmates.

8.3Compare and contrast prison gangs and play families in terms of their structure, purpose, and management.

8.4Discuss the incidence of sexual assault and violence in prisons.Sexual Misconduct of Prison Staff and Inmates In 2015, a New York correctional officer named Joyce Mitchell helped inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility by smuggling hacksaw blades inside frozen meat. Mitchell was having a sexual relationship with Matt, who used charm and flattery to convince her to smuggle in tools and then, after a series of months, directed her to pick up both escapees. When Mitchell refused to pick them up for fear that the escapees would kill 1 / 4

her and her husband, the two men lived as fugitives in cabins in a wooded area for three weeks before one was captured and the other killed. Mitchell was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay over $100,000 in restitution (Morgenstein, 2015).A similar situation occurred in 2016 when a part-time teacher named Nooshafarian Ravaghi, who taught English as a second language, aided in the escape of three men from the Orange County Jail in California. The prison teacher was convinced to bring in maps and tools for one of the inmates with whom she was having relations (Winton & Queally, 2016). The inmates rappelled four stories down the outside of the building, but were eventually caught within eight days.In that same year, 46 former and current correctional officers from 11 different Georgia prisons were arrested in a two-year FBI undercover sting that involved drug trafficking and contraba

Chapter 9.2 Being Pregnant While Incarcerated Reading - <<<>Being Pregnant While Incarcerated A related problem with lack of contact between parents and their outside family is infants born to incarcerated mothers.Between 6 and 10% of women enter prison pregnant, but this is a conservative estimate, as only half of all state prisons screen for pregnancy at intake. Pregnant inmates are definitely in need of special care, so they are transferred to a facility that is located near a hospital, and one where they can receive a prenatal diet. Once she is in labor, the pregnant inmate is transported to a regular hospital off facility grounds to have 2 / 4

her baby. A correctional officer remains with her the entire time, and in some states, she may be chained to the bed, even during labor. Shackling prison inmates during labor is a safety hazard to the women and their fetuses, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is attempting to encourage states to pass policies that ban this practice (National Women's Law Center, 2010). The new mother may only get from a few minutes to a few hours to hold her baby, depending on its health. The mother is transported back to the jail or prison the same day after giving birth to minimize the security costs.Once the baby is ready to leave the hospital, prisons expect a temporary guardian or relative to pick up the newborn within 24 hours. If family members are unavailable or unwilling to accept the temporary custody and care of an infant born to a mother in jail or prison, the infant becomes a ward of the state (Sharp, 2003). Many incarcerated women fear losing parental rights and therefore encourage family members to take care of their children. Unfortunately, the fear of parental termination may result in a family placement that is unsafe and abusive for children (Sharp, 2003). Foster parents can be a short-term option, but in some states, there

Chapter 9.2: Prison Nurseries - <<<>Prison

Nurseries Prison nurseries are separate facilities inside prison where each pair of infants and mothers must qualify (mothers for their offense and babies up to age five). During the day, the babies play with each other and each mom is responsible to watch her child. At night, the infant sleeps in a crib in the 3 / 4

mother's cell. Table 9-2 lists the benefits and the concerns of prison nurseries. The strongest argument in favor of keeping mothers with their newborns is that the mother's attachment and sense of responsibility for her baby teaches her how to become a better parent. However, there is no scientific evidence that prison nurseries reduce recidivism after release.A case study of a prison nursery is described at the end of the chapter.Table 9-2 Benefits and Concerns About Prison Nurseries Benefits of Prison NurseriesConcerns About Prison NurseriesBiological parent retains custodyPotential liability concerns within the facilityChild establishes a bond with his or her motherNo scientific evidence that prison nurseries lower recidivism compared to women with dependent children who do not get to take advantage of the prison nurseryMother learns parental responsibility, positive reinforcement, and how to respond to negative behavior appropriately (consistent and assertive, but not aggressive)The welfare of a child is the main responsibility of child protective services—it is an additional responsibility that is beyond the scope of prisonsAllows inmates to serve as positive role models for their children and each otherQuestionable whether children in prison nurseries benefit significantly more than children who live with extended family or in foster care while parents are incarcerated

Chapter 9.2: Quiz 9.2: - <<<>1/4- Lily is convicted of insider trading in her organization and is sentenced to four years in prison. Lilly has two children with

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