Case 9-2 Warden Cox Is Experiencing High Levels of Violence and Inmate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Case 9-2
Warden Cox is experiencing high levels of violence and inmate disorder in his institution. He met with his senior correctional officers to discuss a strategy on how to handle the situation. Also included in the meeting was the legal advisor to the state's department of corrections Mr. Johnson.
-Mr. Johnson tells Warden Cox that he is particularly concerned with the fact that some of the inmates have accused some of the officers of whipping prisoners with a leather strap. Mr. Johnson explains to the correctional staff that this disciplinary measure is considered cruel and unusual punishment and has been since the courts ruled on this during the:

• A)1940s
• B)1960s
• C)1980s
• D)1990s

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