Question 1

States and local Departments of Corrections run about ______ of RCCFs.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 2

What is "shock incarceration?" Describe an example of this from your text.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Shock incarceration r

Question 3

There are many types of residential community corrections facilities in the United States; however, all are now operated by private companies that are concerned only with treatment results and profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ are residential facilities for probationers, parolees, or those under ISP supervision who require more structured settings than would be available from living independently.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are residential facilities for probationers, parolees,...

Question 5

In the United States, the halfway house was first implemented and used in the state of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pennsylvania 
B)  New York 
C)  Connecticut 
D)  West Virginia 
A)  Pennsylvania 
B)  New York 
C)  Connecticut 
D)  West Virginia

Question 6

A 120-day alternative to prison that teaches job skills and decision making using a cognitive-behavioral approach, followed by intensive supervision probation is called a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 120-day alternative to prison that teaches...

Question 7

_____ are a type of residential community facility specifically targeted for first-time property offenders who must repay their victims or the community that they specifically harmed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are a type of residential community...

Question 8

Restitution centers are a type of residential community correctional facility specifically targeted for pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented while the other group can be classified as case managers and counselors who provide the treatment and rehabilitation components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prison systems use halfway houses to fill the gap between

Accepted Answer

A)  shock incarceration and probation. 
B)  parole and probation. 
C)  total incarceration and absolute freedom. 
D)  total incarceration and work release. 
A)  shock incarceration and probation. 
B)  parole and probation. 
C)  total incarceration and absolute freedom. 
D)  total incarceration and work release.

Question 11

Correctional boot camp participants live in barracks, wear uniforms, use military titles, and address their drill instructors by "sir" or "ma'am."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Work release programs are considered both a community corrections program and a(n) ___________ corrections program.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional 
B)  applied 
C)  reintegrative 
D)  retributive 
A)  institutional 
B)  applied 
C)  reintegrative 
D)  retributive

Question 13

Most female offenders have been convicted of misdemeanors or felonies that are nonviolent property-related crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You used to work in a restitution center in Houston, and have moved to Miami after a flood destroyed your home. There are many differences between them, and you have had to make many adjustments. Compare and contrast your experiences in the restitution center you came from in Texas with the new one in Miami. Is one more effective than the other in your opinion? Why?

Accepted Answer

Working in a restitution center in Houst

Question 15

Shock incarceration involves a series of electric shocks administered to offenders, intended to alter the brain waves that are thought to be related to criminality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Intermediate sanctions fill the gap between regular probation and prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented, whereas the case managers and counselors take care of

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment and rehabilitation. 
B)  reception and classification. 
C)  employment and disciplinary issues. 
D)  classification and release. 
A)  treatment and rehabilitation. 
B)  reception and classification. 
C)  employment and disciplinary issues. 
D)  classification and release.

Question 18

Restitution centers are specifically targeted to offenders who owe the court system fees and fines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Evaluations of RCCFs suggest that after five years, over half of the participants completed the program successfully and stayed out of trouble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements of residents living in RCCFs or CCCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offenders live in the facility. 
B)  Offenders maintain employment or attend school. 
C)  Offenders keep current on rent. 
D)  Offenders must have a mental health issue to reside in these facilities. 
A)  Offenders live in the facility. 
B)  Offenders maintain employment or attend school. 
C)  Offenders keep current on rent. 
D)  Offenders must have a mental health issue to reside in these facilities.

States and local Departments of Corrections run about ______ of RCCFs.

What is "shock incarceration?" Describe an example of this from your text.

There are many types of residential community corrections facilities in the United States; however, all are now operated by private companies that are concerned only with treatment results and profit.

_____ are residential facilities for probationers, parolees, or those under ISP supervision who require more structured settings than would be available from living independently.

In the United States, the halfway house was first implemented and used in the state of ___________.

A 120-day alternative to prison that teaches job skills and decision making using a cognitive-behavioral approach, followed by intensive supervision probation is called a ____________.

_____ are a type of residential community facility specifically targeted for first-time property offenders who must repay their victims or the community that they specifically harmed.

Restitution centers are a type of residential community correctional facility specifically targeted for pregnant women.

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented while the other group can be classified as case managers and counselors who provide the treatment and rehabilitation components.

Prison systems use halfway houses to fill the gap between

Correctional boot camp participants live in barracks, wear uniforms, use military titles, and address their drill instructors by "sir" or "ma'am."

Work release programs are considered both a community corrections program and a(n) ___________ corrections program.

Most female offenders have been convicted of misdemeanors or felonies that are nonviolent property-related crimes.

Shock incarceration involves a series of electric shocks administered to offenders, intended to alter the brain waves that are thought to be related to criminality.

Intermediate sanctions fill the gap between regular probation and prison.

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented, whereas the case managers and counselors take care of

Restitution centers are specifically targeted to offenders who owe the court system fees and fines.

Evaluations of RCCFs suggest that after five years, over half of the participants completed the program successfully and stayed out of trouble.

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements of residents living in RCCFs or CCCs?

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

Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions

Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations

Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release

Career Pathways in Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole

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

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Exam 8: Residential Community Supervision Programs

States and local Departments of Corrections run about ______ of RCCFs.

What is "shock incarceration?" Describe an example of this from your text.

There are many types of residential community corrections facilities in the United States; however, all are now operated by private companies that are concerned only with treatment results and profit.

_____ are residential facilities for probationers, parolees, or those under ISP supervision who require more structured settings than would be available from living independently.

In the United States, the halfway house was first implemented and used in the state of ___________.

A 120-day alternative to prison that teaches job skills and decision making using a cognitive-behavioral approach, followed by intensive supervision probation is called a ____________.

_____ are a type of residential community facility specifically targeted for first-time property offenders who must repay their victims or the community that they specifically harmed.

Restitution centers are a type of residential community correctional facility specifically targeted for pregnant women.

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented while the other group can be classified as case managers and counselors who provide the treatment and rehabilitation components.

Prison systems use halfway houses to fill the gap between

Correctional boot camp participants live in barracks, wear uniforms, use military titles, and address their drill instructors by "sir" or "ma'am."

Work release programs are considered both a community corrections program and a(n) ___________ corrections program.

Most female offenders have been convicted of misdemeanors or felonies that are nonviolent property-related crimes.

Shock incarceration involves a series of electric shocks administered to offenders, intended to alter the brain waves that are thought to be related to criminality.

Intermediate sanctions fill the gap between regular probation and prison.

Two different types of staff work at a halfway house. One group is primarily involved in activities that are custody-oriented, whereas the case managers and counselors take care of

Restitution centers are specifically targeted to offenders who owe the court system fees and fines.

Evaluations of RCCFs suggest that after five years, over half of the participants completed the program successfully and stayed out of trouble.

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements of residents living in RCCFs or CCCs?

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

Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions

Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations

Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release

Career Pathways in Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole

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

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