A deduction of time from a sentence that is awarded to incarcerated individuals for good behavior is commonly referred to as:

The state believes that in order for an offender’s behavior to change, punishment should:

Prisons in the U.S. cost taxpayers nearly how much money (in US Dollars) annually?

The number of elderly jail-incarcerated individuals during the last decade has:

What term is used to describe courts with a specific scope that emphasizes partnerships with stakeholders, such as drug courts, DUI courts, or homeless courts?

A major report prepared by a probation officer and used at the time of sentencing by the judge is known as the:

What takes place when an offender is referred to a program and the completion of this program will enable them to avoid criminal prosecution?

In some newer prisons, what type of design is used that includes small housing units and corridors that surround an open area?

What is the term for sanctions that enable offenders to avoid the harsh reality of prison life while still being subject to a greater degree of security and sanction than a probation-only sentence?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of house arrest?