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Choose the correct answer for each question

1
Mental health issues are prevalent among offenders. ______ admissions to the federal correctional system has a mental health illness.
A)One of every four
B)One half of
C)One third of
D)One of every ten
E)One of every fourteen
2
Aboriginal inmates are over-represented in the criminal justice system. They represent ____ of the overall population and represent _____ of those persons sentenced to federal custody.
A)10% ; 20%
B)4% ; 18%
C)2% ; 20%
D)15% ; 25%
E)8% ; 16%
3
Females are responsible for approximately _____ of the crimes in Canada.
A)2%
B)15%
C)21%
D)40%
E)10%
4
The cost of incarcerating an elderly inmate is:
A)less than that of a younger inmate.
B)about the same of that of a younger inmate.
C)about three times that of a younger inmate.
D)about five times that of a younger inmate.
E)None of these answers are correct.
5
Lifers:
A)represent about 22% of the federal prison population.
B)are more likely to have committed fewer, more serious offences.
C)are likely to be eventually released.
D)are more likely to be employed at the time of admission.
E)All of these answers are correct.
6
Aboriginal women are more over-represented than Aboriginal men.
A)True
B)False
7
Overall, female offenders have a higher level of poverty and welfare dependence than males.
A)True
B)False
8
The Prison for Women opened in ____ and closed in _____.
A)1835 ; 2001
B)1934 ; 2000
C)1900 ; 1990
D)1895 ; 1995
E)None of these answers are correct.
9
There are five federal facilities for incarcerated women today.
A)True
B)False
10
It is estimated that approximately 25 percent of female offenders engage in a form of self-harm.
A)True
B)False
11
Prisoners can receive their pensions throughout the period of incarceration.
A)True
B)False







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