Identify the statement that accurately depicts a prison.
A prison is a place for meditation
A prison provides rehabilitation
A prison allows vacation
A prison encourage violent behavior
Incorrect. Prison is not a place for meditation though
it serves to allow prisoners to reflect on their rule-breaking
behaviour. Refer to study unit 6
Correct. Prison serves to rehabilitate offenders and
encourage them to lead a socially responsible lifestyle. Refer
to study unit 6
Incorrect. Prison does not allow vacation though some
prisoners are allowed to be released on a day-release scheme.
Refer to study unit 6
Incorrect. Prison seeks to curb violent conduct though
some prisoners may be placed in isolated cells to prevent harm
to others. Refer to study unit 6
Prisons worldwide have been transformed for the benefit of
prisoners. Identify one of the key changes in the modern day prison.
Use of technology to enhance the control system in
prison
Housing the inmates in a gymnasium
Allowing family members to assist in prison
security
Providing choices of beverages to suit the needs
of prisoners
Correct. Technology plays a key role to the
modernization of the prison structure. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. This is not a change. Some countries due to
overcrowding of the prison, employs this alternative. However,
this is not for the benefit of the prisoners. Refer to study
unit 6.
Incorrect. This is not an accurate statement. Prison
allows family members to visit but not in managing security of
the prison. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect! This is not an accurate statement. Prison
does not provide choices for prisoners. Refer to study unit
6.
Identify the key benefit of using the pods system in a prison.
Use of less manpower for control and security
Use of less innovative technology
Allows the prisoners to exercise regularly
Allows the prisoners to compensate the victims
Correct. The pods system encourages prisoners to behave
themselves and requires less manpower to control the prison.
Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Technology has no impact on the pods system.
Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Prison often allows prisoners to exercise
regularly. This is not a benefit of the pods system. Refer to
study unit 6.
Incorrect! Compensation to the victims are usually
carried out prior to prison admission. This is not a benefit of
the pods system. Refer to study unit 6.
Prisons are divided into 6 different categories to cater to the
needs of prisoners. Identify the key consideration in implementing such
a division.
educational level of prisoners
dietary need of prisoners
risk level of prisoners
marital status of prisoners
Incorrect. Educational level is not a consideration in
the division of the prisoners. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Dietary need of a prisoner is not the key
consideration in the division of the prisoners. Refer to study
unit 6.
Correct. This is the main reason for division of
prisoners as it allows the prison officers to provide targeted
intervention and ensure security. Refer to study unit
6.
Incorrect. The marital status of a prisoner is not a
consideration in the division of the prisoners. Refer to study
unit 6.
The Panopticon prison aims to _________
punish the prisoners
criticize the prisoners
scrutinize the prisoners
encourage the prisoners to
conform
Incorrect. This is not an accurate statement. All
prison aims to punish and is not significant to just the
Panopticon prison. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. This is not an accurate statement. Prisons
do consider the moral well-being of prisoners in their
rehabilitation process. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. All prisons do provide high level of
security. This is not a significant contribution of the
Panopticon prison design. Refer to study unit 6.
Correct. This is the aim of the Panopticon prison. The
design provides physical space and use of technology to control
the prisoners. Refer to study unit 6.
The 5th level security in a prison system provides supervision
for ____________
low risk criminals
high risk criminals
low level officers
high level officers
Incorrect. This is the highest level of supervision for
inmates who present serious escape risks. Refer to study unit 6.
Correct. This is a custody level for inmates that
requires maximum external and internal control. Refer to study
unit 6.
Incorrect. This is a classification system for inmates.
Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. This is a classification system for inmates.
Refer to study unit 6.
Prisons are classified into different categories according to
the _________
level of food intake
level of academic qualification
level of dangerousness
level of integrity
Incorrect. Food intake is not a consideration in the
classification of prisons. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Academic qualification is not a
consideration in the classification of prisons. Refer to study
unit 6.
Correct. Prison classification is done according to the
level of dangerousness so as to assist in controlling the
inmates. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Integrity of the prisoners is not a
consideration in the classification of the prisons. Refer to
study unit 6.
The modern prison incorporates the “podular” layout. Identify
an accurate description of the layout.
Large landing-cellblock
Multiple cages
Large number of confinement
cells
Smaller self-contained housing
units
Incorrect. This is a traditional design of prison where
monitoring of the prisoners were limited. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Multiple cages are not used in the “podular”
layout of a prison. It is designed in a decentralized “campus”
pattern. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Confinement cells are necessary but not
built in large quantities in the “podular” layout of a prison
Correct. This is an accurate description of the
“podular” layout that allows smaller number of corrections
officer to be utilized in controlling the prisoners. Refer to
study unit 6.
Modern prisons are designed with two objectives. Identify an
accurate description of the modern prisons design.
High level of control with maximal degree of
direct monitoring
High level of freedom with maximal degree of
direct monitoring
Low level of scrutiny with minimum degree of
direct monitoring
Low level of scrutiny with maximal degree of
direct monitoring
Correct. Modern prisons design aim to increase
restrictions and control the movement of prisoners with maximal
degree of direct monitoring. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Modern prisons design does not allow high
level of freedom and this is not possible with maximal degree of
direct monitoring. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Modern prisons design does not provide low
level of scrutiny and less monitoring from the officers. Refer
to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Modern prisons design does not provide low
level of scrutiny and maximal monitoring from the officers.
Refer to study unit 6.
The term specific security accurately describes prisons for
__________
Dangerous criminals
Violent criminals
Insane criminals
White collar criminals
Incorrect. Dangerous criminals require high level of
security, 6th level security. Refer to study unit 6.
Incorrect. Violent criminals require high level of
security, 5th level security. Refer to study unit 6.
Correct. Specific security refers to prisons house
meant for specific group of prisoners such as insane prisoners
and those who require hospitalization or hospice care. Refer to
study unit 6.
Incorrect. White collar criminals require lowest level
of security, 1st level security. Refer to study unit 6.