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_________, the oldest operating prison in America, was built in 1798 and still houses inmates today.

Mark is a probation officer who works only with sex offenders. He meets with each client monthly to identify goals each client has. He often has to use a specific interview technique with his clients to promote and determine their stake in the change process.What interview technique is Mark using with his clients?

Mike is in a prison with strict limitations to his freedom.  His cell door is barred and is electronically operated by the correctional officers.  Head counts are frequent and Mike’s behavior is closely monitored.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The biblical expression “_______” is often used to illustrate the underlying premise of the punishment goal of retribution.

A drug that causes violent nausea if combined with alcohol is known as ________.

The most likely outcome of probation is that people __________.

The federal government currently does not operate any jails in its system.

When preparing the PSI report for the judge, the probation officer is engaging in which major function of his or her job?

Rehabilitation programs offered in prison are twice as effective at reducing recidivism as those same programs offered in the community.

Roughly 70% of those under correctional control in the United States are currently serving the sentence in what ways?