Describe the potential patterns of inmate behavior, which are driven by the inmate's personality and values.

What will be an ideal response?


? Professional inmates adapt to prison by "doing time." They follow the rules and do whatever is necessary to speed up their release and return to freedom.? Some inmates are more comfortable inside prison than outside. These inmates serve time by "jailing," or establishing themselves in the power structure of prison culture.? Some inmates work to improve themselves by "gleaning" as they prepare for a return to society.? "Disorganized" inmates exist on the fringes of prison society. They find it impossible to adapt to prison culture on any level.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six categories of children in the juvenile justice system?

a. Delinquent children b. Uncontrollable children c. Abused children d. Dependent children

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Define an uncontaminated crime scene

What will be an ideal response?

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Sentence recommendation bargaining is proposed by the judge

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Larger group homes:

A. Have youth attend schools on grounds B. Have youth tutored C. Have youth attend public school D. None of these

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