Prison

What is the primary aim of prisons according to the text?

• To punish criminals

• To protect the public

• To rehabilitate offenders

• To deter others from committing crimes

What was the reoffending rate for criminals imprisoned for less than a year in 2018 in England and Wales?

• 31%

• 22%

• 66%

• 50%

How do prisons aim to rehabilitate offenders?

• By offering entertainment like TV and video games

• By providing counseling and training for employment

• By isolating them from the public

• By increasing the length of sentences

What effect does overcrowding in prisons have on rehabilitation efforts?

• It increases the availability of courses

• It has no significant effect

• It hinders the delivery of rehabilitation services

• It improves the efficiency of rehabilitation programs

What year did Scotland see its lowest crime rate in 40 years?

• 2016

• 2015

• 2021

• 2018

What is one reason why prisons may fail to deter criminals, according to the text?

• Because they offer too many luxurious activities

• Because sentences are too short

• Because they are overcrowded

• Because they focus too much on rehabilitation

What percentage of married prisoners end up divorced?

• 22%

• 31%

• 50%

• 66%

What legislative action did the Scottish government take regarding short term sentences?

• They encouraged judges to use them more frequently

• They abolished them completely

• They forced judges to restrict their use

• They increased the minimum length of short term sentences

What was the reoffending rate in 2015/16 compared to 2006/07?

• Remained the same

• Decreased by 22%

• Decreased by 31%

• Increased by 22%

What is a key factor that has recently prevented prisons from successfully meeting their aims?

• The introduction of new rehabilitation programs

• The occurrence of many obstacles

• The decrease in the prison population

• The improvement in living conditions within prisons