Correctional Counselor (CC1) Practice Exam

What specific decision can correctional staff in a UCC make regarding an inmate's privileges?

1. Impose disciplinary actions

2. Change an inmate's work/privilege group

3. Assign inmates to rehabilitation programs

4. Recommend parole eligibility

The correct answer is: Change an inmate's work/privilege group

Changing an inmate's work or privilege group is an essential function that correctional staff in a Unit Classification Committee (UCC) can perform. This decision directly impacts the inmate's daily life within the facility, including their access to certain privileges, work assignments, and participation in programs. Staff make these adjustments based on assessments of an inmate’s behavior, compliance with facility rules, progress in programs, and overall risk factors. For instance, if an inmate demonstrates positive behavior and meets specific criteria, they may be moved to a higher privilege group, granting them more freedom to participate in activities such as educational programs, family visits, or work details. This decision aims to encourage rehabilitation and support the inmate's successful transition back into society. While imposing disciplinary actions, assigning inmates to rehabilitation programs, and recommending parole eligibility are tasks that may involve the broader correctional or legal system, they are not specific decisions that UCC staff typically make regarding privileges. The focus of the UCC is primarily on classification decisions that affect an inmate's daily privileges and environment within the correctional institution.