The Standard Often Used by Courts to Determine Liability of Corrections

question 7

True/False

The standard often used by courts to determine liability of corrections personnel is whether an act or failure to act created an unusual risk to an inmate.

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Definitions:

Staff Meeting

A regular gathering of employees led by their supervisor or manager to discuss issues, share information, and coordinate activities related to their work.

Late

The state of occurring after the expected, usual, or proper time.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon whereby higher expectations lead to an increase in performance; a form of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Expectations

Beliefs about the way events or actions will unfold based on previous experiences or societal standards.