Question 1

What have intensive supervision probation programs succeeded in achieving according to Tonry?

Accepted Answer

A) the goal of deterrence 
B) latent bureaucratic goals 
C) courtroom workgroup goals 
D) public safety goals 
A) the goal of deterrence 
B) latent bureaucratic goals 
C) courtroom workgroup goals 
D) public safety goals

Question 2

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against the person receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

Accepted Answer

A) criminal harassment (stalking) 
B) assault with a weapon 
C) kidnapping 
D) uttering threats 
A) criminal harassment (stalking) 
B) assault with a weapon 
C) kidnapping 
D) uttering threats

Question 3

The majority of convicted people spend their sentence incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What was the most common offence in the category of "other Criminal Code" receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

Accepted Answer

A) weapons 
B) mischief 
C) failure to pay a fine 
D) failure to contact a probation officer 
A) weapons 
B) mischief 
C) failure to pay a fine 
D) failure to contact a probation officer

Question 5

The most common offence in the category of crimes against property in which a probation order was used was breaking and entering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against property receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-15?

Accepted Answer

A) break and enter 
B) mischief 
C) theft under $5,000 
D) fraud 
A) break and enter 
B) mischief 
C) theft under $5,000 
D) fraud

Question 7

Which of the following is a factor that the Parole Board of Canada uses to measure the effectiveness of conditional release?

Accepted Answer

A) post-warrant expiry recidivism 
B) the rate of refusal of offenders to go on any type of conditional release program 
C) the reduction of criminogenic needs of offenders 
D) pre-warrant expiry recidivism 
A) post-warrant expiry recidivism 
B) the rate of refusal of offenders to go on any type of conditional release program 
C) the reduction of criminogenic needs of offenders 
D) pre-warrant expiry recidivism

Question 8

After six months, offenders with mental disorders were less likely to have their conditional release suspended than those offenders without mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the Criminal Code, when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

Accepted Answer

A) when the Criminal Code does not specify a minimum term of imprisonment 
B) when the Criminal Code sets a minimum term of two years' imprisonment 
C) when the Court sets a minimum term of five years' imprisonment 
D) when the Court imposes a sentence of over five years 
A) when the Criminal Code does not specify a minimum term of imprisonment 
B) when the Criminal Code sets a minimum term of two years' imprisonment 
C) when the Court sets a minimum term of five years' imprisonment 
D) when the Court imposes a sentence of over five years

Question 10

What is the most common form of intermediate punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) home confinement 
B) intensive supervision probation 
C) electronic monitoring 
D) incarceration 
A) home confinement 
B) intensive supervision probation 
C) electronic monitoring 
D) incarceration

Question 11

In most years, what percentage of applications succeed in being granted parole?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than 25 percent 
B) fewer than 50 percent 
C) fewer than 60 percent 
D) fewer than 75 percent 
A) fewer than 25 percent 
B) fewer than 50 percent 
C) fewer than 60 percent 
D) fewer than 75 percent

Question 12

Keeping the peace is an example of a mandatory condition of probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Intermediate sanctions are popular because, in part, they can result in sentences that are perceived as fair, equitable, and proportional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which level of government is responsible for the administration of probation in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) federal 
B) provincial 
C) territorial 
D) federal and provincial/territorial 
A) federal 
B) provincial 
C) territorial 
D) federal and provincial/territorial

Question 16

According to Petersilia and Turner, the large number of technical violations, revocations, and incarcerations, and the cost of court appearances resulted in intermediate sanctions programs being how much more expensive than routine probation and parole supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) twice as much 
B) three times as much 
C) four times as much 
D) five times as much 
A) twice as much 
B) three times as much 
C) four times as much 
D) five times as much

Question 17

When Manitoba instituted its high-risk probationer program, it contained an intensive supervision component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The use of fines as a sentence has gradually increased in Canada since 1996-1997.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a conditional release program?

Accepted Answer

A) full parole 
B) day parole 
C) temporary absences 
D) home confinement 
A) full parole 
B) day parole 
C) temporary absences 
D) home confinement

Question 20

In 2014-2015, what was the median amount for all fines?

Accepted Answer

A) $250 
B) $500 
C) $800 
D) $1,000 
A) $250 
B) $500 
C) $800 
D) $1,000

What have intensive supervision probation programs succeeded in achieving according to Tonry?

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against the person receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

The majority of convicted people spend their sentence incarcerated.

What was the most common offence in the category of "other Criminal Code" receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

The most common offence in the category of crimes against property in which a probation order was used was breaking and entering.

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against property receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-15?

Which of the following is a factor that the Parole Board of Canada uses to measure the effectiveness of conditional release?

After six months, offenders with mental disorders were less likely to have their conditional release suspended than those offenders without mental disorders.

According to the Criminal Code, when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

What is the most common form of intermediate punishment?

In most years, what percentage of applications succeed in being granted parole?

Keeping the peace is an example of a mandatory condition of probation.

Intermediate sanctions are popular because, in part, they can result in sentences that are perceived as fair, equitable, and proportional.

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Which level of government is responsible for the administration of probation in Canada?

According to Petersilia and Turner, the large number of technical violations, revocations, and incarcerations, and the cost of court appearances resulted in intermediate sanctions programs being how much more expensive than routine probation and parole supervision?

When Manitoba instituted its high-risk probationer program, it contained an intensive supervision component.

The use of fines as a sentence has gradually increased in Canada since 1996-1997.

Which of the following is NOT a conditional release program?

In 2014-2015, what was the median amount for all fines?

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What have intensive supervision probation programs succeeded in achieving according to Tonry?

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against the person receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

The majority of convicted people spend their sentence incarcerated.

What was the most common offence in the category of "other Criminal Code" receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-2015?

The most common offence in the category of crimes against property in which a probation order was used was breaking and entering.

What was the most common offence in the category of crimes against property receiving the sentence of probation during 2014-15?

Which of the following is a factor that the Parole Board of Canada uses to measure the effectiveness of conditional release?

After six months, offenders with mental disorders were less likely to have their conditional release suspended than those offenders without mental disorders.

According to the Criminal Code, when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

What is the most common form of intermediate punishment?

In most years, what percentage of applications succeed in being granted parole?

Keeping the peace is an example of a mandatory condition of probation.

Intermediate sanctions are popular because, in part, they can result in sentences that are perceived as fair, equitable, and proportional.

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Which level of government is responsible for the administration of probation in Canada?

According to Petersilia and Turner, the large number of technical violations, revocations, and incarcerations, and the cost of court appearances resulted in intermediate sanctions programs being how much more expensive than routine probation and parole supervision?

When Manitoba instituted its high-risk probationer program, it contained an intensive supervision component.

The use of fines as a sentence has gradually increased in Canada since 1996-1997.

Which of the following is NOT a conditional release program?

In 2014-2015, what was the median amount for all fines?

An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in Canada

Control Philosophy and Criminal Justice Policy

Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

The Context of Policing

The Practice of Policing

The Police and the Law

Pretrial Criminal Procedure

The Courts and Criminal Trial Procedure

Sentences and Dispositions

Corrections in Canada: History, Facilities, and Populations

Community Reintegration

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