Question 1

Georg Michael von Obermaier was the Warden at Norfolk Island in 1842, and implemented humane prison reforms and a rudimentary form of parole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Parolees typically serve more than one year of time on supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Another name for medical parole is ________________ release. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  compassionate 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  redemptive 
D)  restorative 
A)  compassionate 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  redemptive 
D)  restorative A

Question 4

Release from prison after 100% of a sentence has been served is known as _____ release. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  expiration 
B)  mandatory 
C)  discretionary 
D)  surety 
A)  expiration 
B)  mandatory 
C)  discretionary 
D)  surety

Question 5

Under ____________ release, offenders reentered society when correctional authorities and board members believed they were ready or they had improved their lives enough to earn the privilege to be released. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusionary 
B)  mandatory 
C)  discretionary 
D)  good-time 
A)  exclusionary 
B)  mandatory 
C)  discretionary 
D)  good-time

Question 6

The function of parole has changed from its traditional role. It is now tasked primarily with ​

Accepted Answer

A)  protecting the public from released offenders. 
B)  rehabilitating the offender. 
C)  providing community help services for the offender. 
D)  meeting the multiple treatment needs of the offender. 
A)  protecting the public from released offenders. 
B)  rehabilitating the offender. 
C)  providing community help services for the offender. 
D)  meeting the multiple treatment needs of the offender.

Question 7

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of 
D)  10 years more 
A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of 
D)  10 years more

Question 8

Compare and contrast Crofton's ticket-of-leave and Maconochie's marks system.

Accepted Answer

In 1837, Alexander Maconochie proposed t

Question 9

Discretionary release is decided by the parole board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ is based on the concept of just deserts and even-handed punishment that calls for fairness in criminal sentencing, in that all persons convicted of a similar offense will receive a like sentence. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  justice model 
B)  casework era 
C)  medical model 
D)  service broker model 
A)  justice model 
B)  casework era 
C)  medical model 
D)  service broker model

Question 11

Under discretionary release, offenders are released no matter how many disciplinary reports they have had or how they acted while incarcerated. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the concept of medical parole and discuss the pros and cons of releasing offenders due to medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

Medical parole, also known as compassion

Question 13

Between the 1840s and 1940s, American prisons were supported by taxpayers. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sir Walter Crofton, who had studied Maconochie's innovations on Norfolk Island, became the chief administrator of the __________ prison system in 1854. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  British 
B)  American 
C)  Irish 
D)  Australian 
A)  British 
B)  American 
C)  Irish 
D)  Australian

Question 15

Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  determinate 
B)  demerit 
C)  checks-and-balances 
D)  marks 
A)  determinate 
B)  demerit 
C)  checks-and-balances 
D)  marks

Question 16

Each year in the United States, approximately __________ state and federal prisoners are released from prison and placed under community supervision. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  200,000 
B)  500,000 
C)  850,000 
D)  1 million 
A)  200,000 
B)  500,000 
C)  850,000 
D)  1 million

Question 17

Three European prison administrators are credited for implementing the first modern-day parole practices in their home countries, one of which was _____, the first Spanish prison administrator to institute a system of parole in his home country of Spain. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Sir Walter Dali 
B)  Manuel Montesinos 
C)  Alexander Maconochie 
D)  Jorge Augustus 
A)  Sir Walter Dali 
B)  Manuel Montesinos 
C)  Alexander Maconochie 
D)  Jorge Augustus

Question 18

_______________ refers to a form of release from prison where the offender has served 100% of their actual sentence and there is no mandated post-release supervision. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandatory release 
B)  Discretionary release 
C)  Pardon 
D)  Expiration 
A)  Mandatory release 
B)  Discretionary release 
C)  Pardon 
D)  Expiration

Question 19

Discuss Manuel Montesinos and Georg Michael von Obermaier and their contributions to discretionary release and the development of parole.

Accepted Answer

In 1835, Col. Manuel Montesinos was appo

Question 20

Under the system established at the Elmira Reformatory, volunteer citizens known as _____ supervised parolees. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  trustees 
B)  sureties 
C)  guardians 
D)  bobbies 
A)  trustees 
B)  sureties 
C)  guardians 
D)  bobbies

Georg Michael von Obermaier was the Warden at Norfolk Island in 1842, and implemented humane prison reforms and a rudimentary form of parole.

Parolees typically serve more than one year of time on supervision.

Another name for medical parole is ________________ release.

Release from prison after 100% of a sentence has been served is known as _____ release.

Under ____________ release, offenders reentered society when correctional authorities and board members believed they were ready or they had improved their lives enough to earn the privilege to be released.

The function of parole has changed from its traditional role. It is now tasked primarily with

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards.

Compare and contrast Crofton's ticket-of-leave and Maconochie's marks system.

Discretionary release is decided by the parole board.

The _____ is based on the concept of just deserts and even-handed punishment that calls for fairness in criminal sentencing, in that all persons convicted of a similar offense will receive a like sentence.

Under discretionary release, offenders are released no matter how many disciplinary reports they have had or how they acted while incarcerated.

Explain the concept of medical parole and discuss the pros and cons of releasing offenders due to medical conditions.

Between the 1840s and 1940s, American prisons were supported by taxpayers.

Sir Walter Crofton, who had studied Maconochie's innovations on Norfolk Island, became the chief administrator of the __________ prison system in 1854.

Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct.

Each year in the United States, approximately __________ state and federal prisoners are released from prison and placed under community supervision.

Three European prison administrators are credited for implementing the first modern-day parole practices in their home countries, one of which was _____, the first Spanish prison administrator to institute a system of parole in his home country of Spain.

_______________ refers to a form of release from prison where the offender has served 100% of their actual sentence and there is no mandated post-release supervision.

Discuss Manuel Montesinos and Georg Michael von Obermaier and their contributions to discretionary release and the development of parole.

Under the system established at the Elmira Reformatory, volunteer citizens known as _____ supervised parolees.

An Overview of Community Corrections Goals and Evidence Based Practices

How Probation Developed Chronicling Its Past and Present

Pretrial Supervision Sentencing and Presentence Investigation Report

Case Management Using Risk Needs Responsivity

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

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 3: History of Paroles and Mandatory Release

Georg Michael von Obermaier was the Warden at Norfolk Island in 1842, and implemented humane prison reforms and a rudimentary form of parole.

Parolees typically serve more than one year of time on supervision.

Another name for medical parole is ________________ release. ​

Release from prison after 100% of a sentence has been served is known as _____ release. ​

Under ____________ release, offenders reentered society when correctional authorities and board members believed they were ready or they had improved their lives enough to earn the privilege to be released. ​

The function of parole has changed from its traditional role. It is now tasked primarily with ​

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards. ​

Compare and contrast Crofton's ticket-of-leave and Maconochie's marks system.

Discretionary release is decided by the parole board.

The _____ is based on the concept of just deserts and even-handed punishment that calls for fairness in criminal sentencing, in that all persons convicted of a similar offense will receive a like sentence. ​

Under discretionary release, offenders are released no matter how many disciplinary reports they have had or how they acted while incarcerated. ​

Explain the concept of medical parole and discuss the pros and cons of releasing offenders due to medical conditions.

Between the 1840s and 1940s, American prisons were supported by taxpayers. ​

Sir Walter Crofton, who had studied Maconochie's innovations on Norfolk Island, became the chief administrator of the __________ prison system in 1854. ​

Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct. ​

Each year in the United States, approximately __________ state and federal prisoners are released from prison and placed under community supervision. ​

Three European prison administrators are credited for implementing the first modern-day parole practices in their home countries, one of which was _____, the first Spanish prison administrator to institute a system of parole in his home country of Spain. ​

_______________ refers to a form of release from prison where the offender has served 100% of their actual sentence and there is no mandated post-release supervision. ​

Discuss Manuel Montesinos and Georg Michael von Obermaier and their contributions to discretionary release and the development of parole.

Under the system established at the Elmira Reformatory, volunteer citizens known as _____ supervised parolees. ​

An Overview of Community Corrections Goals and Evidence Based Practices

How Probation Developed Chronicling Its Past and Present

Pretrial Supervision Sentencing and Presentence Investigation Report

Case Management Using Risk Needs Responsivity

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

Career Pathways in Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice Probation and Parole

Bringing It All Together Practical Solutions for Community Based Corrections

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Another name for medical parole is ________________ release.

Release from prison after 100% of a sentence has been served is known as _____ release.

Under ____________ release, offenders reentered society when correctional authorities and board members believed they were ready or they had improved their lives enough to earn the privilege to be released.

The function of parole has changed from its traditional role. It is now tasked primarily with

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards.

The _____ is based on the concept of just deserts and even-handed punishment that calls for fairness in criminal sentencing, in that all persons convicted of a similar offense will receive a like sentence.

Under discretionary release, offenders are released no matter how many disciplinary reports they have had or how they acted while incarcerated.

Between the 1840s and 1940s, American prisons were supported by taxpayers.

Sir Walter Crofton, who had studied Maconochie's innovations on Norfolk Island, became the chief administrator of the __________ prison system in 1854.

Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct.

Each year in the United States, approximately __________ state and federal prisoners are released from prison and placed under community supervision.

Three European prison administrators are credited for implementing the first modern-day parole practices in their home countries, one of which was _____, the first Spanish prison administrator to institute a system of parole in his home country of Spain.

_______________ refers to a form of release from prison where the offender has served 100% of their actual sentence and there is no mandated post-release supervision.

Under the system established at the Elmira Reformatory, volunteer citizens known as _____ supervised parolees.