Exam 16: Reentry Into the Community

More than _______% of offenders will return to prison,either because of a new crime or a parole violation.

Most offenders released on parole begin to adjust quickly to the outside world.

Discretionary release is sometimes criticized for following judicial recommendations too closely.

Parole rests on three concepts; which of the following is not one of the concepts?​

The continuing difficulties faced by former inmates are sometimes referred to as ____________________ punishments.

Based on information contained in the companion website,how is the parole system in Japan different from that in the United States?​

It can be difficult to place halfway houses in communities due to the public sentiment referred to as​

The daytime release of inmates to go to work or school is called ____________________.

If a parolee violates the conditions of his or her parole,parole may be ____________________.

Which actor/entity typically determines discretionary release of state prisoners?​

Media coverage of parole and parolees tends to be sympathetic and understanding.

Prisoners who are released from prison after serving the maximum sentence and cannot be returned will receive a(n)____________________.

What should the role of parole officers be?In your opinion,should they embrace the concept of social worker or law enforcement officer?Why?Would the personality of the client change the relationship?​

The Second Chance Act,signed into law by George W.Bush,authorizes states to punish parole offenders more harshly.

In most states,which of the following people are allowed to attend parole hearings?​

What is the most commonly used method of release into the community?​

Pardons are sometimes given to remedy a miscarriage of justice.

________ courts have been suggested as a method of assessing ex-inmates' adjustment back into society:​

Grant has recently been released from a state prison after the successful completion of his sentence for drug crimes. He has made a promise to himself that he will not go back to prison and will try to do everything he can to reintegrate back into the community. Grant would really like to vote in the upcoming election; however, he has been informed that it will not be possible, at least for this election. Grant also has had a difficult time finding employment. It seems that most employers just do not want to take a chance on someone with a record. -Grant promised himself that he will not go back to prison.Unfortunately,40% of inmates released go back to prison within ______ years.

A parolee can be prevented from working as a bartender by a parole officer.