Direct Service and Positions- ch 1
A ______ officer is someone who manages the transportation of people, equipment, and supplies in a correctional facility?
Transport officer
What is the last part of the Criminal justice System?
Corrections
How can offenders abuse their powers while being apart of food services?
By toiling out extra portions of food or not giving enough of a portion to certain individuals
CH1) What does ACA stand for?
American Correctional Association
CH2) When year did the Medical Model begin?
1960's
A _______ counselor is someone who works with inmates for counseling and rehabilitation?
Correctional counselor
How long are prisoners in jail for? What about Prison?
Jail: One year or less
Prison: More than a year
What can occur while offenders are delivering meals to living units?
The offenders can pass messengers or contraband while having access to other offenders
CH2) What is a suspended sentence?
The courts decisions to delay, or not impose a penalty for a period of time without further law violations
CH1) What does it mean to make a difference for your staff?
Displaying team work, strong communication and integrity
What is the role of a supervisor and administrator in corrections?
Supervisor: Someone who oversees a specific shift or unit, watching over who is working and what is going on
Administrator: Someone who manages the total operation of a correctional facility
What are the three main components of the Criminal Justice System?
Law enforcement, the courts and corrections
How do institutions minimize the chances of having problems in the cafeteria?
Institutions have seating assignments or restrictions to minimize problems
CH1) What does CERT stand for?
Correctional Emergency Response Team
CH2) The word "penitentiary" comes from what word?
"penance"- offenders sent to the penitentiary to repent for their wrong doings
Who is responsible for incoming inmates; their risks, needs, and security level placement?
Classification officer
What are the alternatives to incarcertion?
Probation, parole, or community supervision
What are considered "pruno ingredients"?
Yeast, sugar, and fruits
CH2) What is work release?
A program for offenders to search for employments or work in the community and return to custody after searching or a work day
CH15) Food service requirements include....?
Having nutritional guidelines, using portion control, and providing for variety in appearance and taste of foods
Which role in corrections process and records information on the arrested individuals?
Booking officer
The use of sanctions relieves what?
Correctional facility crowding
What can be used as a weapon in the kitchen, besides knives?
Hot boiling fluids, container lids, and tampered food
CH2) What are work crews?
Offender labor in facilities that complete tasks on-site or off-site in the community
CH15) The clerical staff is indispensable in correctional facilities?
True or False
True!