Attachment
Most facilities separate inmates and visitors with these physical barriers. What are some barriers?
Glass and brick barries
What does the commitment element of Social Control Theory refer to?
Investment in future goals, such as career, education, and personal success, discourages criminal behavior.
According to Hirschi, strong belief in moral values and fairness encourages what?
Conformity to rules
What facility offers more programs and activities for inmates?
Plummer
How many kids does Dan have?
Trick question: 0
How do Plummer visits benefit the inmates emotionally?
They promote normality, connection, and human contact.
What types of programs at the Plummer Center help strengthen inmates’ commitment to prosocial goals?
Job training, work release programs, professional development, and assistance with housing and IDs.
Inmates who feel trusted with responsibility are more likely to believe in what?
The legitimacy of the system
According to the Social Control theory, what happens when involvement is low?
Weakens Social bonds and increases risk of delinquency.
Who's on Dan's computer screen saver?
Wifey
How do strong social ties from visits help after release?
They improve chances of finding housing, jobs, and treatment.
Why do low-paying jobs at Level 5 facilities weaken inmates’ sense of commitment?
They offer little opportunity for advancement or financial stability, which reduces motivation to work toward future goals.
What effect does exposure to the outside world have on inmates' moral development?
It helps strengthen their moral values and self-control
Greater involvement in programs/activities at Plummer strengthens social bonds and ____ reoffending risk, while low involvement at Level 5 _____ bonds and increases reoffending risk.
Lowers, Weakens
Who created Social Control Theory?
Travis Hirschi
How do restrictive visitation rules affect inmates?
They weaken social bonds and reduce emotional support.
How does building financial security before release at Plummer reduce delinquency according to Social Control Theory?
It gives inmates something to lose (a stable future to protect), making them less likely to risk it through criminal behavior.
Weak belief in the system can lead to what?
Delinquent behavior and higher recidivism
How does the amount of involvement affect inmates daily routines at each facility?
Plummer inmates stay busy and active, while Level 5 inmates have stricter guidelines
How many weeks is this class?
16
How does Social Control Theory explain the impact of visitations?
Strong attachments build informal social control and keep people out of trouble, while weak ones make reoffending more likely.
Compare how commitment differs between Plummer Center and Level 5 facilities and explain how this affects recidivism.
Plummer fosters commitment through real-world job experience and goal-setting, promoting hope and responsibility. Level 5 facilities offer limited opportunities, weakening motivation, and increasing the risk of reoffending.
How does building personal responsibility and fairness relate to Hirschi's theory?
It strengthens belief in the system
What are the behavioral effects of more involvement at Plummer versus less involvement at Level 5?
Plummer promotes positive habits and teamwork; Level 5 can cause boredom and antisocial behavior.
How many vending machines are in the cafeteria?
6