What probably does NOT have to be done in order to establish a self-help group in a prison?

The treatment the group provides needs to be on a pre-approved list

What activity would an inmate complete during Phase III of the Crest treatment program?

participating in mock job interviews

What is the main goal of the free venture model developed in Connecticut?

to provide a realistic work environment with a full workday

Cognitive thinking skills programs are most effective for which subgroups of offender?

those over the age of 25 and property offenders

The (PIECP) might require a prisoner to do which of the following before entering the program?

Exhibit good behavior for a certain amount of time.

Which of the following is NOT a principle and component of an effective program?

providing drug abuse treatment only in the community

What is ultimately needed to improve the effectiveness of prison treatment programs?

Which treatments are most effective, who needs the treatment and when?

Which of the following is a limitation to insight-based therapy in a prison context?

Inmates do not see themselves as having emotional problems.

What's an example of an issue that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) would target and why?

recognize being impulsive so in the future they will take the time to think

What is the purpose of a conjugal visit?

to provide prisoners private time with their families

According to Stephen Bahr, which of the following is a characteristic of an effective drug treatment program?

The program provides strong inducements to receive treatment.

What types of conditions from a classification system might inmates have to follow to maintain their privileges?

attending mandatory meetings with treatment personnel

What two roadblocks discourage the wider use of institutional programs?

Security and instit survival and a "no frills" emphasis that cuts prog.

What do Mark W. Lipsey and Francis T. Cullen conclude about the effectiveness of treatment programs in prison?

Some are effective but that depends on the type of Tx and implementation

According to the Ntnl Instit of Corrects, which of the following is necessary for an objective classification system?

all prisoners are reviewed at least annually

Collab between the FSU art therapy grad program and the FL DOC found that art can be used in which specific way with CBT

Inmates can use art as a metaphor for CBT concepts they have learned.

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1
What probably does NOT have to be done in order to establish a self-help group in a prison?
The treatment the group provides needs to be on a pre-approved list
Bylines and procedures have to be written for the group.
The group should be established by inmates.
The group needs to be sponsored by a prison staff member.
2
Which following classification system would determine that an inmate was very likely to commit another crime?
risk assessment
responsivity principle
needs assessment
SENTRY
3
What model of the (PIECP) has inmates who are supervised by private companies but are considered employed by the DOC?
employer model
supervision model
the manpower model
customer model
4
What activity would an inmate complete during Phase III of the Crest treatment program?
participating in mock job interviews
learning ways to manage their anger
developing communication skills
learning stress management
5
What percentage of state and federal inmates reports a chronic medical condition?
25 percent
40 percent
10 percent
15 percent
6
What is the main goal of the free venture model developed in Connecticut?
provide motivation for inmates to want to work in an efficient work envir.
to provide a realistic work environment with a full workday
to provide necessary vocational skills
to provide a full workday in an institutional setting
7
Which state has NOT established a new prison facility with religious teaching as the central philosophy?
Kansas
Florida
Nebraska
Iowa
8
Which type of insight-based therapy would be a long-term therapy focusing on individual problems?
psychotherapy
transactional analysis
behavioral therapy
reality therapy
9
Cognitive thinking skills programs are most effective for which subgroups of offender?
those over the age of 25 and drug offenders
those under the age of 25 and drug offenders
those over the age of 25 and property offenders
those under the age of 25 and property offenders
10
The (PIECP) might require a prisoner to do which of the following before entering the program?
Complete a postsecondary degree.
Stay out of medical treatment for at least 90 days.
Exhibit good behavior for a certain amount of time.
Have at least 3 years left in their sentence.
11
What is the rate of recidivism for graduates of the diving program at the California Institution for Men at Chino?
15 percent
37 percent
23 percent
41 percent
12
Which of the following is NOT a principle and component of an effective program?
providing drug abuse treatment only in the community
teaching academic skills like basic math
engaging accurate self-appraisal and goal setting
stressing improving moral reasoning
13
What is ultimately needed to improve the effectiveness of prison treatment programs?
Which treatments are most effective, who needs the treatment and when?
Research to predict and pursue new treatments
Research to show sho is most at rsk and target those offenders
Research that shows the most effective treatment for all offenders
14
Which of the following is a limitation to insight-based therapy in a prison context?
Inmates do not see themselves as having emotional problems.
Insight-based therapy is more effective in outdoor locations.
Staff is not well trained in insight-based therapies.
Most inmates have difficulty understanding insight-based therapy
15
The drug treatment program that focuses on the community aspect and tries to give participants more control is ________.
residential drug abuse program
transitional drug abuse treatment
cognitive behavior therapy
therapeutic communities (TCs)
16
What's an example of an issue that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) would target and why?
gain insight into their own problems to experience personality growth
teaching to cope with reality to determine the difference of right & wrong
recognize being impulsive so in the future they will take the time to think
giving negative feedback for bad behavior in attempt to change how they act
17
How many hours of treatment do participants in the Residential Drug Abuse Program(RDAP) voluntarily commit to?
about 500 hours
less than 100 hours
more than 500 hours
less than 300 hours
18
Which vocational opportunity is available for men but NOT for women?
child care
plumbing
secretarial work
data processing
19
What is the purpose of a conjugal visit?
to give prisoners a supervised dinner with their spouses
to give prisoners an hour alone with their spouses
to provide prisoners private time with their families
to allow prisoners a supervised visit with their families
20
According to Stephen Bahr, which of the following is a characteristic of an effective drug treatment program?
The program provides strong inducements to receive treatment.
The program focuses on low-risk offenders.
The program provides an aftercare component for low-risk offenders.
The program focuses on one type of intervention at a time.
21
What types of conditions from a classification system might inmates have to follow to maintain their privileges?
developing good relationships with fellow inmates
entering a treatment program of their choice
attending mandatory meetings with treatment personnel
understanding the choices they make
22
What two roadblocks discourage the wider use of institutional programs?
No interest in instit. programs/emphasis on cutting budgets when possible
No frills programming and saving the budget wherever possible
Security and instit survival and a "no frills" emphasis that cuts prog.
comm opposition to prisoner benefits/security and institutional survival
23
What do Mark W. Lipsey and Francis T. Cullen conclude about the effectiveness of treatment programs in prison?
Some are effective, but that depends on the age and enthusiasm of prisoners
that most are not effective and extensive reform needs to be instituted
that all are effective as long as prisoners finish the programs
Some are effective but that depends on the type of Tx and implementation
24
According to the Ntnl Instit of Corrects, which of the following is necessary for an objective classification system?
all prisoners are reviewed at least annually
no oversight from a centralized unit but from the prisons themselves
each unit should have its own set of policies and procedures
higher-up decisions are recorded and available for analysis
25
Collab between the FSU art therapy grad program and the FL DOC found that art can be used in which specific way with CBT
Art is a metaphor but it is more effect as a literal depiction of concepts.
Art can explain only the most basic CBT concepts.
Inmates can apply art to CBT concepts only if they have artistic abilities.
Inmates can use art as a metaphor for CBT concepts they have learned.

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