Question 1

A conditional sentence is sometimes referred to as "house arrest."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most commonly cited advantage of intensive supervision probation programs is the small probation officer-client ratios.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Probation has existed in Canada for more than a century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the difference between probation and the conditional sentence of imprisonment.
∙

Accepted Answer

Both probation and conditional sentences

Question 5

How much on average did Renzema and Skelton say the fee was to offenders participating in intermediate punishments?

Accepted Answer

A) $150 
B) $200 
C) $250 
D) $300 
A) $150 
B) $200 
C) $250 
D) $300

Question 6

Conditional sentences are intended to fulfill the principles of denunciation and rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A judge can suspend a sentence for an offence that has a specific minimum punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

Accepted Answer

A) individualized justice 
B) less treatment 
C) offender accountability 
D) support by participants of procedural justice 
A) individualized justice 
B) less treatment 
C) offender accountability 
D) support by participants of procedural justice

Question 9

A technical violation by an offender while on conditional release counts as a new criminal offence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In 2016-2017, what was the percentage of the success rate for all offenders on full parole?

Accepted Answer

A) below 15 percent 
B) almost 30 percent 
C) between 40 and 60 percent 
D) almost 90 percent 
A) below 15 percent 
B) almost 30 percent 
C) between 40 and 60 percent 
D) almost 90 percent

Question 11

In what case did the Supreme Court hold that conditional sentences should include house arrest as the norm?

Accepted Answer

A) R. v. Proulx 
B) R. v. Phillon 
C) R. v. Gladue 
D) R. v. Wells 
A) R. v. Proulx 
B) R. v. Phillon 
C) R. v. Gladue 
D) R. v. Wells

Question 12

Lowanna receives probation that contains optional conditions for her sentence. Which of the following is an optional condition of a probation order?

Accepted Answer

A) remaining within a particular location 
B) keeping the peace 
C) drug counselling 
D) notifying the court of an address change 
A) remaining within a particular location 
B) keeping the peace 
C) drug counselling 
D) notifying the court of an address change

Question 13

Intermediate punishments provide stronger control than normal community supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 2010-2011, what percentage of women offenders received some mental health care intervention as reported by Correctional Service Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 percent 
B) 62 percent 
C) 69 percent 
D) 78 percent 
A) 50 percent 
B) 62 percent 
C) 69 percent 
D) 78 percent

Question 15

Problem-solving courts use alternative sanctions to better respond to offending, as well as a willingness to spend more time on each case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Due to high unemployment, fines are not a reasonable option for which group of offenders?

Accepted Answer

A) Black 
B) Indigenous 
C) Hispanic 
D) Caucasian 
A) Black 
B) Indigenous 
C) Hispanic 
D) Caucasian

Question 17

A goal of community justice is to improve community life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The least common form of intermediate punishment used is intensive supervision probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following focuses upon the belief that crime is also a social problem that impacts life within the community?

Accepted Answer

A) community justice 
B) community policing 
C) community denunciation 
D) community efficacy 
A) community justice 
B) community policing 
C) community denunciation 
D) community efficacy

Question 20

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

Accepted Answer

A) after serving half of his/her time or seven years 
B) after serving one-third of his/her time or five years 
C) after serving one-third of his/her time or seven years 
D) after serving half of his/her time or five years 
A) after serving half of his/her time or seven years 
B) after serving one-third of his/her time or five years 
C) after serving one-third of his/her time or seven years 
D) after serving half of his/her time or five years

A conditional sentence is sometimes referred to as "house arrest."

The most commonly cited advantage of intensive supervision probation programs is the small probation officer-client ratios.

Probation has existed in Canada for more than a century.

Explain the difference between probation and the conditional sentence of imprisonment. ∙

How much on average did Renzema and Skelton say the fee was to offenders participating in intermediate punishments?

Conditional sentences are intended to fulfill the principles of denunciation and rehabilitation.

A judge can suspend a sentence for an offence that has a specific minimum punishment.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

A technical violation by an offender while on conditional release counts as a new criminal offence.

In 2016-2017, what was the percentage of the success rate for all offenders on full parole?

In what case did the Supreme Court hold that conditional sentences should include house arrest as the norm?

Lowanna receives probation that contains optional conditions for her sentence. Which of the following is an optional condition of a probation order?

Intermediate punishments provide stronger control than normal community supervision.

In 2010-2011, what percentage of women offenders received some mental health care intervention as reported by Correctional Service Canada?

Problem-solving courts use alternative sanctions to better respond to offending, as well as a willingness to spend more time on each case.

Due to high unemployment, fines are not a reasonable option for which group of offenders?

A goal of community justice is to improve community life.

The least common form of intermediate punishment used is intensive supervision probation.

Which of the following focuses upon the belief that crime is also a social problem that impacts life within the community?

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

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Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

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The Police and the Law

Pretrial Criminal Procedure

The Courts and Criminal Trial Procedure

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Exam 11: Offenders Supervised in the Community

A conditional sentence is sometimes referred to as "house arrest."

The most commonly cited advantage of intensive supervision probation programs is the small probation officer-client ratios.

Probation has existed in Canada for more than a century.

Explain the difference between probation and the conditional sentence of imprisonment. ∙

How much on average did Renzema and Skelton say the fee was to offenders participating in intermediate punishments?

Conditional sentences are intended to fulfill the principles of denunciation and rehabilitation.

A judge can suspend a sentence for an offence that has a specific minimum punishment.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

A technical violation by an offender while on conditional release counts as a new criminal offence.

In 2016-2017, what was the percentage of the success rate for all offenders on full parole?

In what case did the Supreme Court hold that conditional sentences should include house arrest as the norm?

Lowanna receives probation that contains optional conditions for her sentence. Which of the following is an optional condition of a probation order?

Intermediate punishments provide stronger control than normal community supervision.

In 2010-2011, what percentage of women offenders received some mental health care intervention as reported by Correctional Service Canada?

Problem-solving courts use alternative sanctions to better respond to offending, as well as a willingness to spend more time on each case.

Due to high unemployment, fines are not a reasonable option for which group of offenders?

A goal of community justice is to improve community life.

The least common form of intermediate punishment used is intensive supervision probation.

Which of the following focuses upon the belief that crime is also a social problem that impacts life within the community?

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

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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