Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most sex offenders are housed in mental health units.
2. Transgender and gender nonconforming populations’ area is not distinct from the gay, lesbian, and bisexual inmate populations.
3. During the first few weeks of being received, an inmate is required to be given a medical screening or examination.
4. According to Ruiz v. Estelle (1975), a suicide prevention program must be implemented in all jail and prison systems in the United States.
5. For the most part, the quality and delivery of health and medical care in institutional corrections are good.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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a. True b. False

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. the totality of the circumstances test. b. only the Aguilar reliability of informant prong. c. only the Aguilar reliability of information prong. d. both prongs of the Aguilar test.

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