Which of the following is true about aged inmates?
a. They tend to not have substance abuse issues
b. They tend to have significant health issues
c. They tend to have more support outside the prison than younger inmates
d. Given their physical condition, they tend to be easier to treat
Answer: b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Ricco was recently arrested and interrogated by the police. He had been in custody for a lengthy period of time and, as a heroin addict, had begun to experience withdrawal. A doctor at the station was able to inject him with a mixture of substances to help ease his symptoms. Ricco promptly confessed. It was later discovered that the substance injected often has truth-telling properties. May there be a problem with Ricco’s confession?
A) No, the confession was voluntary and there were no defects present. B) Yes, the confession was likely not voluntary and only occurred as a result of the injection. C) Yes, his age and intelligence may be called into question. D) No, the confession was not a product of coercion.
Which of the five pains of imprisonment comes from living in a population of inmates and correctional officers whose actions may be intimating and violent?
A. deprivation of liberty B. deprivation of goods and services C. deprivation of autonomy D. deprivation of security
Reports of competency evaluations should include all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. the purpose of the evaluation B. details about the crime itself C. background information about the defendant D. scores on psychological measures