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Criminal Justice Corrections
ISU CJS 200
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Undergraduate 2
05/03/2009

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Ruffin vs. Commonwealth
Definition
Inmates are considered second class citizens and slaves of the state. They do not have the same rights as first class citizens. Inmates lose constitutional Rights
Term
Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Definition
The court have to screen cases of inmates; inmates have to pay filing fees and court costs
Term
Four types of base of power
Definition
Legit Power
1. Granted power because you’re an officer (uniform)
Coercive
1. Power to punish = gains power
Reward power
1. Give incentive hope for reward
Expert power
1. Power that is gained by skill you have
Term
Four types of job at a prison
Definition
Warden
1. CO of prison, mainly administration, oversees prison
Custody staff
1. Maintain control of order
Treatment/Program
1. Rehabilitation, not informed, higher education level
Service staff
1. Budget, finances, maintenance, food service staff
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