Question 1

How many different types of basic electronic monitoring devices are currently available?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
E)  10 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
E)  10

Question 2

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of:

Accepted Answer

A)  trial. 
B)  bail. 
C)  imprisonment. 
D)  probation. 
E)  parole. 
A)  trial. 
B)  bail. 
C)  imprisonment. 
D)  probation. 
E)  parole.

Question 3

Describe how intensive supervision probation differs from traditional probation.

Accepted Answer

Intensive supervision probation (ISP) di

Question 4

Which of the following functions is not likely to be assigned as a community service?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helping at the local food bank 
B)  Volunteering for a civic organization 
C)  Wearing an electronic monitoring device 
D)  Cleaning parks and roadsides 
E)  Assisting shut-ins 
A)  Helping at the local food bank 
B)  Volunteering for a civic organization 
C)  Wearing an electronic monitoring device 
D)  Cleaning parks and roadsides 
E)  Assisting shut-ins

Question 5

________ evolved as a humanitarian effort to allow first-time and minor offenders a second chance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ evolved as a humanitarian effort to...

Question 6

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state more than $32,000 per year for each offender on probation. 
B)  Today, less than one million offenders are on probation. 
C)  Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state less than $3,000 per year  for each offender in prison. 
D)  The prosecutor retains authority over the probationer. 
E)  Probation budgets in many states have been cut and caseloads increased as lawmakers struggle with shrinking resources. 
A)  Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state more than $32,000 per year for each offender on probation. 
B)  Today, less than one million offenders are on probation. 
C)  Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state less than $3,000 per year  for each offender in prison. 
D)  The prosecutor retains authority over the probationer. 
E)  Probation budgets in many states have been cut and caseloads increased as lawmakers struggle with shrinking resources.

Question 8

Community corrections recognizes that factors within the community that encourage criminal behavior can never be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

ISP stands for "Integrative Studies in Parole."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about a combined probation revocation and sentencing hearing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The probationer is not permitted to attend. 
B)  The probationer is being tried on new criminal charges. 
C)  The probationer is subject to a "three strikes" life sentence. 
D)  The probationer is entitled to be represented by counsel. 
E)  The probationer is not entitled to be represented by counsel. 
A)  The probationer is not permitted to attend. 
B)  The probationer is being tried on new criminal charges. 
C)  The probationer is subject to a "three strikes" life sentence. 
D)  The probationer is entitled to be represented by counsel. 
E)  The probationer is not entitled to be represented by counsel.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding community corrections is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general offenders assigned to community corrections have committed less serious offenses. 
B)  Community supervision is more expensive than incarceration. 
C)  The rates of recidivism for those under community supervision are higher than those who go to prison. 
D)  Community supervision is more destructive to the offender than going to prison. 
E)  Community corrections does not build ties between the offender and his or her family. 
A)  In general offenders assigned to community corrections have committed less serious offenses. 
B)  Community supervision is more expensive than incarceration. 
C)  The rates of recidivism for those under community supervision are higher than those who go to prison. 
D)  Community supervision is more destructive to the offender than going to prison. 
E)  Community corrections does not build ties between the offender and his or her family.

Question 12

The fact that ex-inmates require both support and supervision as they try to remake their lives in the community:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no role in community corrections. 
B)  is often cited by opponents of community corrections. 
C)  is often cited by proponents of community corrections. 
D)  is often overstated as a need. 
E)  reduces the probability of returning to prison. 
A)  has no role in community corrections. 
B)  is often cited by opponents of community corrections. 
C)  is often cited by proponents of community corrections. 
D)  is often overstated as a need. 
E)  reduces the probability of returning to prison.

Question 13

In the late 1970s, the orientation of probation changed as the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration gave way to_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the late 1970s, the orientation of...

Question 14

Define forfeiture and discuss potential ethical issues with seizure.

Accepted Answer

Forfeiture refers to the loss of propert

Question 15

Repaymen t b y a n offende r t o compensate a victi m for their financia l los s i s know n as:

Accepted Answer

A)  shock probation. 
B)  home arrest. 
C)  recidivism. 
D)  restitution. 
E)  day fine. 
A)  shock probation. 
B)  home arrest. 
C)  recidivism. 
D)  restitution. 
E)  day fine.

Question 16

States are prohibited from using probation for more serious offenses such as robbery or assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Fines are considered unfair because they exact a heavier economic toll on the poor than the wealthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All crime victims can expect to receive full restitution from the offenders who harmed them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the purposes of day reporting centers? Are they any different from child day care facilities? What is the public perception of them?

Accepted Answer

Day reporting centers serve as an altern

Question 20

As a form of corrections, probation falls under the administration of the _____ branch.

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial 
B)  bureaucratic 
C)  executive 
D)  legislative 
E)  administrative 
A)  judicial 
B)  bureaucratic 
C)  executive 
D)  legislative 
E)  administrative

How many different types of basic electronic monitoring devices are currently available?

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of:

Describe how intensive supervision probation differs from traditional probation.

Which of the following functions is not likely to be assigned as a community service?

________ evolved as a humanitarian effort to allow first-time and minor offenders a second chance.

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of imprisonment.

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

Community corrections recognizes that factors within the community that encourage criminal behavior can never be changed.

ISP stands for "Integrative Studies in Parole."

Which of the following statements about a combined probation revocation and sentencing hearing is true?

Which of the following statements regarding community corrections is true?

The fact that ex-inmates require both support and supervision as they try to remake their lives in the community:

In the late 1970s, the orientation of probation changed as the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration gave way to_____________.

Define forfeiture and discuss potential ethical issues with seizure.

Repaymen t b y a n offende r t o compensate a victi m for their financia l los s i s know n as:

States are prohibited from using probation for more serious offenses such as robbery or assault.

Fines are considered unfair because they exact a heavier economic toll on the poor than the wealthy.

All crime victims can expect to receive full restitution from the offenders who harmed them.

What are the purposes of day reporting centers? Are they any different from child day care facilities? What is the public perception of them?

As a form of corrections, probation falls under the administration of the _____ branch.

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Exam 12: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

How many different types of basic electronic monitoring devices are currently available?

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of:

Describe how intensive supervision probation differs from traditional probation.

Which of the following functions is not likely to be assigned as a community service?

________ evolved as a humanitarian effort to allow first-time and minor offenders a second chance.

Probation and intermediate sanctions are sentences imposed for lesser offenses in an effort to avoid the expense and consequences of imprisonment.

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

Community corrections recognizes that factors within the community that encourage criminal behavior can never be changed.

ISP stands for "Integrative Studies in Parole."

Which of the following statements about a combined probation revocation and sentencing hearing is true?

Which of the following statements regarding community corrections is true?

The fact that ex-inmates require both support and supervision as they try to remake their lives in the community:

In the late 1970s, the orientation of probation changed as the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration gave way to_____________.

Define forfeiture and discuss potential ethical issues with seizure.

Repaymen t b y a n offende r t o compensate a victi m for their financia l los s i s know n as:

States are prohibited from using probation for more serious offenses such as robbery or assault.

Fines are considered unfair because they exact a heavier economic toll on the poor than the wealthy.

All crime victims can expect to receive full restitution from the offenders who harmed them.

What are the purposes of day reporting centers? Are they any different from child day care facilities? What is the public perception of them?

As a form of corrections, probation falls under the administration of the _____ branch.

The Criminal Justice System

Crime and Crime Causation

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Law

Courts and Adjudication

Pretrial Procedures Plea Bargaining and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Technology and Criminal Justice

Juvenile Justice

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