Quiz on Little Scandinavia and U.S. Prisons

What unique features does 'Little Scandinavia' have compared to other U.S. prisons?

• Overcrowding and long sentences

• Single cells, a communal kitchen, and outdoor green space

• A large number of people incarcerated

• Diverting people away from prisons

What is the life expectancy of correctional officers compared to the general population?

• The same as the general population

• A decade more than the general population

• A decade less than the general population

• Two decades less than the general population

What have some advocates suggested for low-risk individuals in the context of the prison system?

• Longer sentences and delayed releases

• Shorter sentences and earlier releases

• Overcrowding and violence

• Climate of hopelessness

According to the article, what percentage of all people imprisoned worldwide are in American prisons and jails?

• About 10%

• About 15%

• About 25%

• About 35%

What are the core values in Norway's prison system?

• Punishment, isolation, and control

• Safety, transparency, and innovation

• Efficiency, cost-saving, and discipline

• Retribution, deterrence, and incapacitation

What is a significant difference in the design of prison cells in Norway compared to the U.S.?

• Cells in Norway are designed for multiple people.

• Cells in Norway are designed for a single person.

• Cells in Norway have no windows.

• Cells in the U.S. are designed for a single person.

How long is the training for correctional officers in Norway?

• A few weeks

• At least a two-year, university-level education

• One year of on-the-job training

• Six months of vocational training

What is the recidivism rate in Norway compared to Pennsylvania?

• Both have rates lower than 50%.

• Norway's rate is lower than Pennsylvania's, with fewer than half re-arrested after three years.

• Both have rates higher than 70%.

• Pennsylvania's rate is lower, with fewer than half re-arrested after three years.

What is the maximum prison sentence in Norway for most cases?

• Less than 21 years

• Exactly 21 years

• More than 21 years

• Life imprisonment

Since when has the correctional officer-guided team at SCI Chester been working to incorporate Scandinavian principles into its own institution?

• Since 2018

• Since 2019

• Since 2020

• Since 2021