Question 1

In what level of security are the majority of inmates in the federal correctional system?

Accepted Answer

The majority of inmates in the federal correctional system are housed in medium security facilities. Medium security institutions balance the need for security with the need for rehabilitation and programs, making them suitable for a large portion of the inmate population.

Question 2

The majority of female inmates serving a custodial sentence in Canada are in what level of security?

Accepted Answer

The majority of female inmates serving a custodial sentence in Canada are in medium security facilities. This reflects the overall approach to incarceration for women, focusing on rehabilitation and addressing the specific needs and risks associated with female offenders.

Question 3

While incarcerated, Donald was constantly supervised from secure control booths and he had little interaction with the officers. In which type of facility was Donald incarcerated?

Accepted Answer

Donald was incarcerated in a second-generation facility, characterized by the use of secure control booths for supervision, reducing direct interaction between officers and inmates.

Question 4

The majority of Indigenous inmates serving a custodial sentence in Canada are in what level of security?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Indigenous inmates in Canada are placed in medium security facilities. This reflects broader systemic issues and disparities within the criminal justice system, including the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the prison population.

Question 5

In which correctional model is the emphasis on individualized treatment?

Accepted Answer

The rehabilitation model focuses on individualized treatment, aiming to address the personal issues and circumstances that led to the offender's criminal behavior, with the goal of rehabilitating them back into society.

Question 6

When did the CSC begin operating on the basis of seven security levels?

Accepted Answer

The CSC (Correctional Service of Canada) began operating on the basis of seven security levels in 1981-1982.

Question 7

What supervision models are associated with "new-generation" correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

New-generation correctional facilities often use a "direct" supervision model, where officers are stationed within the housing units to interact directly with inmates, enhancing security and management.

Question 8

Federal female offenders are classified on the basis of which type of scale?

Accepted Answer

The Security Reclassification Management System is used for classifying federal female offenders, focusing on their security needs and managing their reclassification throughout their time in custody.

Question 9

The CSC employed a classification system for offenders based on both the likelihood that the offender would try to escape from an institution and the potential harm to the community if they succeeded. When did this classification system end?

Accepted Answer

The classification system used by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) ended in 1981-1982.

Question 10

What type of security optimizes a safe environment for all employees, offenders, and the public?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic security focuses on creating a safe environment through the interaction between staff and inmates, promoting a culture of safety and respect that benefits employees, offenders, and the public.

Question 11

Indigenous adults made up just under three percent of Canada's population in 2016 yet they accounted for what percentage of the in-custody population of federal custodial facilities in 2016-2017?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous adults, while making up just under three percent of Canada's population in 2016, accounted for 26.8 percent of the in-custody population in federal custodial facilities during 2016-2017, highlighting a significant overrepresentation in the prison system.

Question 12

Monty has entered a correctional facility and he has been assessed as likely to escape but not cause serious harm in the community. What security level facility would Monty enter?

Accepted Answer

Monty would enter a medium security facility because he is assessed as likely to escape, which requires more security than a minimum security facility, but he is not considered a serious threat to the community, which would necessitate maximum security.

Question 13

Which of the following is a behavioural dimension necessary for the effective supervision and control of inmates?

Accepted Answer

Rewards and punishments are structured to ensure compliant behaviour is a behavioural dimension necessary for the effective supervision and control of inmates.

Question 14

How are the podular design facilities that house 12 to 24 one-person cells usually shaped?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which correctional model stresses responsibility and accountability?

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Question 16

Which model of corrections is based on the idea that prisoners are to be incarcerated for the purpose of deterrence and incapacitation?

Accepted Answer

The custodial model of corrections emphasizes deterrence and incapacitation as primary goals, focusing on the secure and strict containment of inmates to protect society and discourage future crimes.

Question 17

Which type of facilities are operated as a level 2 security risk in the federal correctional system?

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Question 18

When was the Security Reclassification Management System approved?

Accepted Answer

The Security Reclassification Management System was approved in April 1995.

Question 19

Which model of corrections makes decisions in the context of maintaining maximum security and discipline?

Accepted Answer

The custodial model of corrections emphasizes maintaining maximum security and discipline, focusing on detaining offenders in a secure environment to prevent them from committing further crimes and to maintain public safety.

Question 20

Which correctional model is the most influential in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

The reintegration model is the most influential in Canada today, focusing on preparing offenders for successful reentry into society.

Quiz 12: Corrections in Canada: History, Facilities, and Populations