Question 1

The new movement that seeks to establish correctional programs falling between standard probation and prison is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​secondary sanctions. 
B)  ​indeterminate sanctions. 
C)  ​primary sanctions. 
D)  ​intermediate sanctions. 
A)  ​secondary sanctions. 
B)  ​indeterminate sanctions. 
C)  ​primary sanctions. 
D)  ​intermediate sanctions. D

Question 2

According to the text, there is strong evidence that traditional probation is ineffective with serious offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Prison costs more than probation in the United States because it must provide total control over a person's life in a way probation cannot. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

is a type of sanction that requires the offender to provide a specified number of hours of free labor in some public service (e.g., volunteer work clean-ups). ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of is a type of sanction that requires...

Question 5

refers to a criminal penalty based on the amount of income an offender earns in a day's work. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of refers to a criminal penalty based on...

Question 6

A day fine lets wealthier offenders off easier than it does the poor since those who have the means can escape formal punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Judges may use a range of sanctions from those exerting a low level of ​control to those exerting a high level of control.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​truth in sentencing 
B)  ​determinate 
C)  ​intermediate 
D)  ​mandatory 
A)  ​truth in sentencing 
B)  ​determinate 
C)  ​intermediate 
D)  ​mandatory

Question 8

A majority of Americans approve intermediate sanctions for most forms of nonviolent crime. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Based on recent research efforts, it appears that both state and county agencies cannot really benefit from the use of a continuum of sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Numeric Response
-ISP​

Accepted Answer

A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
J)Targets offenders subject to incarceration 
A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
J)Targets offenders subject to incarceration

Question 11

Widespread adoption of intermediate sanctions may further exacerbate in prison populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​racial disparities 
B)  overcrowding 
C)  ​gang tensions 
D)  ​mental illness 
A)  ​racial disparities 
B)  overcrowding 
C)  ​gang tensions 
D)  ​mental illness

Question 12

In the United States is the most common criminal sanction used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States is the most...

Question 13

Probation centers are where persistent probation violators reside for short periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Probation granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer with a limited caseload is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​intensive supervisionsupervision. 
B)  ​presentence 
C)  ​restricted supervision.supervision. 
D)  ​pretrial diversion 
A)  ​intensive supervisionsupervision. 
B)  ​presentence 
C)  ​restricted supervision.supervision. 
D)  ​pretrial diversion

Question 15

Numeric Response
-Stakes​

Accepted Answer

A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
jTargets offenders subject to incarceration 
A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
jTargets offenders subject to incarceration

Question 16

measurement makes sure programs are having their intended effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of measurement makes sure programs are having their...

Question 17

Numeric Response
-Principle of interchangeability​

Accepted Answer

A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
jTargets offenders subject to incarceration 
A) A range of correctional management strategies 
B) Incarceration followed by sentence reduction 
C) Sanctions can be calibrated and made equivalent 
D) Designed for young offenders 
E) Compensation for loss
F)Penalty based on an offender's income
G)Free labor as compensation
H)Government seizes assets used in criminal activity
I)Potential loss to victim/system
jTargets offenders subject to incarceration

Question 18

Studies of nonprison alternatives find that even the most successful programs enroll offenders who would otherwise have been incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a majority of 
B)  ​roughly ½ of 
C)  ​a minority of 
D)  ​slightly less than ¾ of 
A)  ​a majority of 
B)  ​roughly ½ of 
C)  ​a minority of 
D)  ​slightly less than ¾ of

Question 19

One strength of intermediate sanctions is that there appears to be little racial, gender, or age bias in their application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A major criticism of probation, as traditionally practiced, is that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​it is too impersonal. 
B)  ​the probation officers don't really care about the client.. 
C)  ​it is inadequate for a large number of offenders 
D)  ​there aren't enough offenders to make it work. 
A)  ​it is too impersonal. 
B)  ​the probation officers don't really care about the client.. 
C)  ​it is inadequate for a large number of offenders 
D)  ​there aren't enough offenders to make it work.

Exam 9: Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

The new movement that seeks to establish correctional programs falling between standard probation and prison is referred to as:​

According to the text, there is strong evidence that traditional probation is ineffective with serious offenders.

Prison costs more than probation in the United States because it must provide total control over a person's life in a way probation cannot. ​

is a type of sanction that requires the offender to provide a specified number of hours of free labor in some public service (e.g., volunteer work clean-ups). ​

refers to a criminal penalty based on the amount of income an offender earns in a day's work. ​

A day fine lets wealthier offenders off easier than it does the poor since those who have the means can escape formal punishment.

Judges may use a range of sanctions from those exerting a low level of ​control to those exerting a high level of control.

A majority of Americans approve intermediate sanctions for most forms of nonviolent crime. ​

Based on recent research efforts, it appears that both state and county agencies cannot really benefit from the use of a continuum of sanctions.

Numeric Response -ISP​

Widespread adoption of intermediate sanctions may further exacerbate in prison populations.

In the United States is the most common criminal sanction used.

Probation centers are where persistent probation violators reside for short periods of time.

Probation granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer with a limited caseload is known as:​

Numeric Response -Stakes​

measurement makes sure programs are having their intended effects.

Numeric Response -Principle of interchangeability​

Studies of nonprison alternatives find that even the most successful programs enroll offenders who would otherwise have been incarcerated.

One strength of intermediate sanctions is that there appears to be little racial, gender, or age bias in their application.

A major criticism of probation, as traditionally practiced, is that:​

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

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The Prison Experience

Incarceration of Women

Institutional Management

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The new movement that seeks to establish correctional programs falling between standard probation and prison is referred to as:

Prison costs more than probation in the United States because it must provide total control over a person's life in a way probation cannot.

is a type of sanction that requires the offender to provide a specified number of hours of free labor in some public service (e.g., volunteer work clean-ups).

refers to a criminal penalty based on the amount of income an offender earns in a day's work.

Judges may use a range of sanctions from those exerting a low level of control to those exerting a high level of control.

A majority of Americans approve intermediate sanctions for most forms of nonviolent crime.

Numeric Response -ISP

Probation granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer with a limited caseload is known as:

Numeric Response -Stakes

Numeric Response -Principle of interchangeability

A major criticism of probation, as traditionally practiced, is that: