Question 1

All states and the federal system require annual in-service training for all probation officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

You are an advisor to a U.S. Senator. There has been some intense lobbying on both sides of the private probation issue. One side states that private probation agencies are antidemocratic, while the other holds them up as examples of American ingenuity. Your boss wants you to distill each argument to its essence in a position paper and doesn't want too much "spin." You must also tell the senator where you stand on this issue.

Accepted Answer

The argument against private probation agencies is that they are antidemocratic because they create a two-tiered justice system where those with money can buy their way out of punishment, while those without means are left to suffer the consequences. This side believes that the profit motive of private probation agencies can lead to unfair treatment and exploitation of individuals under their supervision.

On the other hand, the argument in favor of private probation agencies is that they represent American ingenuity by providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to government-run probation services. Proponents argue that these agencies can offer innovative solutions and better outcomes for individuals on probation, ultimately benefiting the criminal justice system as a whole.

As for my position, I believe that private probation agencies can potentially lead to unequal treatment and exploitation of individuals, and therefore I am inclined to support measures that increase oversight and regulation of these agencies to ensure fair and just treatment for all individuals under their supervision.

Question 3

Which characteristics best describe those probation officers in favor of carrying firearms while on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young females 
B)  Older females 
C)  Older males 
D)  Young males 
A)  Young females 
B)  Older females 
C)  Older males 
D)  Young males D

Question 4

Jurisdictions where probation is under the judicial branch have tended to strongly support the carrying of firearms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You are a regulator in charge of overseeing and monitoring private companies that administer parole services. What can be done to insure that companies who stand to benefit financially from the privatization of parole do not have too much control over the system itself? ALEC is lobbying to write model legislation that will affect your job. What is its point of view?

Accepted Answer

As a regulator overseeing private compan

Question 6

Criticisms of privatization of community corrections services by profit-making enterprises include all of the following, except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provision of effective correctional services seems to be at odds with making a profit. 
B)  The private sector is usually not equipped to be a full-service provider. 
C)  Private-sector services have no uniform method of monitoring probation conditions or ensuring that victim restitution is collected. 
D)  Private-sector services attract better qualified and educated job candidates 
A)  Provision of effective correctional services seems to be at odds with making a profit. 
B)  The private sector is usually not equipped to be a full-service provider. 
C)  Private-sector services have no uniform method of monitoring probation conditions or ensuring that victim restitution is collected. 
D)  Private-sector services attract better qualified and educated job candidates

Question 7

In addition to educational requirements for officers, some jurisdictions may also require psychological evaluations, weapons qualification, and a __________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to educational requirements for officers,...

Question 8

As a result of the American Probation and Parole Association recommendations, probation and parole officers are not required to carry firearms in the performance of duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Probation officers working for government agencies in __________ areas earn higher salaries than other probation officers.

Accepted Answer

A)  suburban 
B)  rural 
C)  urban 
D)  southern 
A)  suburban 
B)  rural 
C)  urban 
D)  southern

Question 10

Juvenile probation officers often spend more time in training than do adult supervision officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Referring offenders to drug and alcohol treatment, anger management classes, parenting classes, and other community-based services is one of the functions of community supervision officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What type of degree is generally required for probation and parole officers? Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

Most adult probation and parole officers

Question 13

In states where officers carry firearms, they must complete which of the following to ensure they are properly trained on the usage of the weapon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-defense tactics 
B)  Peace Officer State Training (POST) 
C)  SWAT training 
D)  Intense field training 
A)  Self-defense tactics 
B)  Peace Officer State Training (POST) 
C)  SWAT training 
D)  Intense field training

Question 14

For-profit organizations that contract with the government have been providing services to community corrections organizations since the 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research has shown that probation officers who carried a firearm experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  less confrontation incidents. 
B)  more confrontation incidents. 
C)  more respect from their probationers. 
D)  higher job satisfaction. 
A)  less confrontation incidents. 
B)  more confrontation incidents. 
C)  more respect from their probationers. 
D)  higher job satisfaction.

Question 16

You are a union representative for parole and probation officers in your state. There is an enormous amount of stress each employee has to face. Your job is to write a letter to the administration detailing the types of stress that are the most critical to address for the people you represent, why they are so essential to address, and how best to handle the situation.

Accepted Answer

Dear Administration,

As the union repre

Question 17

The American Correctional Association recommends that juvenile probation officers receive 40 hours of preservice training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In Klockars's typology of probation officer work styles, the officer who sees his or her role as administering a form of treatment is the

Accepted Answer

A)  law enforcer. 
B)  therapeutic agent. 
C)  time-server. 
D)  synthetic officer. 
A)  law enforcer. 
B)  therapeutic agent. 
C)  time-server. 
D)  synthetic officer.

Question 19

Parole officers who wish to carry firearms must score at least _____% in firearm proficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90 
A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90

Question 20

A(n) _____ for probation officers involves a judicial selection committee that selects a chief probation officer who then hires assistant probation officers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ for probation officers involves a...

All states and the federal system require annual in-service training for all probation officers.

Which characteristics best describe those probation officers in favor of carrying firearms while on the job?

Jurisdictions where probation is under the judicial branch have tended to strongly support the carrying of firearms.

Criticisms of privatization of community corrections services by profit-making enterprises include all of the following, except?

In addition to educational requirements for officers, some jurisdictions may also require psychological evaluations, weapons qualification, and a __________ test.

As a result of the American Probation and Parole Association recommendations, probation and parole officers are not required to carry firearms in the performance of duties.

Probation officers working for government agencies in __________ areas earn higher salaries than other probation officers.

Juvenile probation officers often spend more time in training than do adult supervision officers.

Referring offenders to drug and alcohol treatment, anger management classes, parenting classes, and other community-based services is one of the functions of community supervision officers.

What type of degree is generally required for probation and parole officers? Why is this important?

In states where officers carry firearms, they must complete which of the following to ensure they are properly trained on the usage of the weapon?

For-profit organizations that contract with the government have been providing services to community corrections organizations since the 1800s.

Research has shown that probation officers who carried a firearm experienced

The American Correctional Association recommends that juvenile probation officers receive 40 hours of preservice training.

In Klockars's typology of probation officer work styles, the officer who sees his or her role as administering a form of treatment is the

Parole officers who wish to carry firearms must score at least _____% in firearm proficiency.

A(n) _____ for probation officers involves a judicial selection committee that selects a chief probation officer who then hires assistant probation officers.

An Overview of Community Corrections: Goals and Evidence-Based Practices

How Probation Developed: Chronicling Its Past and Present

History of Parole and Mandatory Release

Pretrial Supervision, Sentencing, and the Presentence Investigation Report

Case Management Using Riskneedsresponsivity

Supervision and Treatment for Offenders With Special Needs

Community Supervision Modification and Revocation

Residential Community Supervision Programs

Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions

Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations

Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release

Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole

Bringing It All Together: Practical Solutions for Community-Based Corrections

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Exam 12: Career Pathways in Community Corrections

All states and the federal system require annual in-service training for all probation officers.

Which characteristics best describe those probation officers in favor of carrying firearms while on the job?

Jurisdictions where probation is under the judicial branch have tended to strongly support the carrying of firearms.

Criticisms of privatization of community corrections services by profit-making enterprises include all of the following, except?

In addition to educational requirements for officers, some jurisdictions may also require psychological evaluations, weapons qualification, and a __________ test.

As a result of the American Probation and Parole Association recommendations, probation and parole officers are not required to carry firearms in the performance of duties.

Probation officers working for government agencies in __________ areas earn higher salaries than other probation officers.

Juvenile probation officers often spend more time in training than do adult supervision officers.

Referring offenders to drug and alcohol treatment, anger management classes, parenting classes, and other community-based services is one of the functions of community supervision officers.

What type of degree is generally required for probation and parole officers? Why is this important?

In states where officers carry firearms, they must complete which of the following to ensure they are properly trained on the usage of the weapon?

For-profit organizations that contract with the government have been providing services to community corrections organizations since the 1800s.

Research has shown that probation officers who carried a firearm experienced

The American Correctional Association recommends that juvenile probation officers receive 40 hours of preservice training.

In Klockars's typology of probation officer work styles, the officer who sees his or her role as administering a form of treatment is the

Parole officers who wish to carry firearms must score at least _____% in firearm proficiency.

A(n) _____ for probation officers involves a judicial selection committee that selects a chief probation officer who then hires assistant probation officers.

An Overview of Community Corrections: Goals and Evidence-Based Practices

How Probation Developed: Chronicling Its Past and Present

History of Parole and Mandatory Release

Pretrial Supervision, Sentencing, and the Presentence Investigation Report

Case Management Using Riskneedsresponsivity

Supervision and Treatment for Offenders With Special Needs

Community Supervision Modification and Revocation

Residential Community Supervision Programs

Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions

Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations

Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release

Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole

Bringing It All Together: Practical Solutions for Community-Based Corrections

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