Exam Preview for 1536: Serving Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: U

Serving Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Understanding the Challenges of Reentry

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Approximately how many people are released from state and federal prisons each year? 1.2 million 600,000 250,000 9 million
2. Which country has the highest prison population rate? Russia El Salvador United States Canada
3. Which group has mass incarceration disproportionately affected? Older adults Women LGBTQ+ individuals People of color
4. Which of these factors can affect a formerly incarcerated individual’s reentry experience? Gender Race Age All of the above
5. Formerly incarcerated individuals are nearly ________ times more likely to experience homelessness as compared to the general public. 3 15 10 8
6. The unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated individuals is estimated to be: 27.3% 31.5% 12.2% 60.8%
7. Which of the following strengths can formerly incarcerated individuals possess? Entrepreneurship Resilience Creativity All of the above
8. The federal prison reform legislation signed by President Trump in December 2018 is called the: Recidivism Reduction Act First Step Act American Justice Act Reentry Services Act
9. Which of the following is a micro-level step social workers can take to assist formerly incarcerated individuals? Provide individualized services Educate colleagues about the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals Challenge societal attitudes Support research about the effectiveness of reentry services
10. Which of the following is a macro-level step social workers can take to assist formerly incarcerated individuals? Refer clients to supportive services Engage social supports Educate legislators about the need for reentry services Recognize interconnected needs