CJ-2 SDC Unit 6-1: Jails

What was the primary purpose of early American jails operated by sheriffs?

• To house convicted criminals

• To hold accused persons awaiting trial

• To rehabilitate offenders

• To detain political prisoners

In the 1800s, what change occurred in the function of jails?

• They began to focus on rehabilitation

• They started housing only serious offenders

• They extended to housing those convicted of minor offenses

• They were used exclusively for pretrial detention

What are the two major functions of jails mentioned in the text?

• Rehabilitation and Punishment

• Intake and Custody

• Detention and Education

• Security and Rehabilitation

What is the primary role of the booking and intake function of jails?

• To rehabilitate offenders

• To provide a secure environment for assessing potentially dangerous persons

• To punish convicted criminals

• To educate inmates

What is pretrial detention?

• Holding convicted criminals before they are transferred to prison

• Detaining individuals after they have been sentenced

• Holding accused persons pending arraignment and trial

• Detaining individuals for rehabilitation purposes

What is the major purpose of pretrial detention?

• To punish offenders

• To protect the public and ensure the accused’s appearance at trial

• To rehabilitate offenders

• To provide education to offenders

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, how many jails are currently in operation within the United States?

• Around 1,500

• Around 2,000

• Around 3,300

• Around 4,500

What is the primary function of jails?

• To provide long-term housing for offenders

• To house criminal defendants after an arrest

• To offer educational programs

• To serve as rehabilitation centers

What is the most important determinant of jail size?

• The number of staff

• The geographic location

• The population density

• The budget of the jail

What is a central goal of incarceration as punishment in the criminal justice system?

• Rehabilitation

• Education

• Deterrence

• Recreation