Question 1

Intermediate sanctions suffer from a public perception that they are ____________ on crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intermediate sanctions suffer from a public perception...

Question 2

A ___________is a community correctional center where an offender reports each day to carry out elements of the sentence.

Accepted Answer

day report

Question 3

The principle goal of community corrections is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  punish the offender as severely as possible. 
B)  teach the offender to resist temptation by increasing the offender's contact with the criminal world. 
C)  punish the offender with the least restrictive alternative. 
D)  humanize the offender in the eyes of the community. 
E)  attend to the needs of the community rather than those of the offender. 
A)  punish the offender as severely as possible. 
B)  teach the offender to resist temptation by increasing the offender's contact with the criminal world. 
C)  punish the offender with the least restrictive alternative. 
D)  humanize the offender in the eyes of the community. 
E)  attend to the needs of the community rather than those of the offender.

Question 4

What percentage of offenders are sentenced to probation after being found guilty of a felony?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  60 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  60

Question 5

A sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed by the court in the community is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sentence allowing the offender to serve...

Question 6

___________________ probation is granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer.

Accepted Answer

Intensive

Question 7

What recommendations would you make to decrease net widening as an effect of intermediate sanctions?

Accepted Answer

There are several recommendations that c

Question 8

The process known as ____________ occurs when administrators select only the offenders with the lowest risk of recidivism for their programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process known as ____________ occurs when...

Question 9

The world's first probation officer was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The world's first probation officer was ____________________....

Question 10

Through the use of examples, discuss what you believe are the most and least effective intermediate sanctions.

Accepted Answer

Intermediate sanctions are a crucial par

Question 11

The crimes, criminal records, and drug problems of many offenders are _______ than those of lawbreakers of earlier eras.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The crimes, criminal records, and drug problems...

Question 12

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probation is the unconditional release of the offender into the community. 
B)  Probation is limited because it cannot be combined with other sanctions, such as fines, restitution, and community service. 
C)  James Q. Wilson was the first to suggest it. 
D)  Probation is used mainly for more serious offenses. 
E)  Probation is significantly less expensive than imprisonment. 
A)  Probation is the unconditional release of the offender into the community. 
B)  Probation is limited because it cannot be combined with other sanctions, such as fines, restitution, and community service. 
C)  James Q. Wilson was the first to suggest it. 
D)  Probation is used mainly for more serious offenses. 
E)  Probation is significantly less expensive than imprisonment.

Question 13

A return to criminal behavior is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A return to criminal behavior is known...

Question 14

Which of the following  is not an intermediate sanction administered in the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Home confinement 
B)  Community service 
C)  Fines 
D)  Day reporting centers 
E)  Intensive supervision probation (ISP) 
A)  Home confinement 
B)  Community service 
C)  Fines 
D)  Day reporting centers 
E)  Intensive supervision probation (ISP)

Question 15

A day reporting sentence requires the offender to spend one night a week at the given facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A type of sentence that requires the offender to remain inside an approved, designated location during specified periods is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  home confinement. 
B)  fines. 
C)  community service. 
D)  day reporting. 
E)  intensive supervision probation. 
A)  home confinement. 
B)  fines. 
C)  community service. 
D)  day reporting. 
E)  intensive supervision probation.

Question 17

Xiong Sun is a superior court judge who is in the process of deciding the sentences of three 18-year-old boys who were involved with a drag racing case. When the officer pulled the boys over for a traffic violation, the driver was legally drunk, the two passengers were also drunk, and there were open containers of beer in the car. Luckily, a traffic accident was avoided by the police stop. The driver of the car in question blew a 1.0 on the breathalyzer when it was administered. He had a previous reckless driving charge as well as a speeding ticket.  Which of the following  would not be a potential punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probation. 
B)  Parole. 
C)  Home confinement. 
D)  Day center. 
E)  Community service. 
A)  Probation. 
B)  Parole. 
C)  Home confinement. 
D)  Day center. 
E)  Community service.

Question 18

Due to the recent worldwide economic slowdown, there have been drastic budgetary cuts in every facet of government, thus having dramatic impact on corrections. How can correctional administrators combat these cuts with community corrections?

Accepted Answer

Correctional administrators can combat b

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the use of fines is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The collection of fines is a high priority of the court's staff. 
B)  Fines are used more frequently in Europe than in the United States. 
C)  Only the United States uses fines as punishment. 
D)  Fines in the United States are always based upon the offender's income. 
E)  If offenders do not pay their fines immediately at the sentencing hearing, they are sent to jail until they pay. 
A)  The collection of fines is a high priority of the court's staff. 
B)  Fines are used more frequently in Europe than in the United States. 
C)  Only the United States uses fines as punishment. 
D)  Fines in the United States are always based upon the offender's income. 
E)  If offenders do not pay their fines immediately at the sentencing hearing, they are sent to jail until they pay.

Question 20

Discuss the three problems in the implementation of intermediate sanctions through the use of examples.

Accepted Answer

The implementation of intermediate sanct

Intermediate sanctions suffer from a public perception that they are ____________ on crime.

A ___________is a community correctional center where an offender reports each day to carry out elements of the sentence.

The principle goal of community corrections is to:

What percentage of offenders are sentenced to probation after being found guilty of a felony?

A sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed by the court in the community is known as ____________________.

___________________ probation is granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer.

What recommendations would you make to decrease net widening as an effect of intermediate sanctions?

The process known as ____________ occurs when administrators select only the offenders with the lowest risk of recidivism for their programs.

The world's first probation officer was ____________________.

Through the use of examples, discuss what you believe are the most and least effective intermediate sanctions.

The crimes, criminal records, and drug problems of many offenders are _______ than those of lawbreakers of earlier eras.

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

A return to criminal behavior is known as _______________.

Which of the following is not an intermediate sanction administered in the community?

A day reporting sentence requires the offender to spend one night a week at the given facility.

A type of sentence that requires the offender to remain inside an approved, designated location during specified periods is called:

Due to the recent worldwide economic slowdown, there have been drastic budgetary cuts in every facet of government, thus having dramatic impact on corrections. How can correctional administrators combat these cuts with community corrections?

Which of the following statements about the use of fines is true?

Discuss the three problems in the implementation of intermediate sanctions through the use of examples.

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Exam 12: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Intermediate sanctions suffer from a public perception that they are ____________ on crime.

A ___________is a community correctional center where an offender reports each day to carry out elements of the sentence.

The principle goal of community corrections is to:

What percentage of offenders are sentenced to probation after being found guilty of a felony?

A sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed by the court in the community is known as ____________________.

___________________ probation is granted under conditions of strict reporting to a probation officer.

What recommendations would you make to decrease net widening as an effect of intermediate sanctions?

The process known as ____________ occurs when administrators select only the offenders with the lowest risk of recidivism for their programs.

The world's first probation officer was ____________________.

Through the use of examples, discuss what you believe are the most and least effective intermediate sanctions.

The crimes, criminal records, and drug problems of many offenders are _______ than those of lawbreakers of earlier eras.

Which of the following statements about probation is true?

A return to criminal behavior is known as _______________.

Which of the following is not an intermediate sanction administered in the community?

A day reporting sentence requires the offender to spend one night a week at the given facility.

A type of sentence that requires the offender to remain inside an approved, designated location during specified periods is called:

Due to the recent worldwide economic slowdown, there have been drastic budgetary cuts in every facet of government, thus having dramatic impact on corrections. How can correctional administrators combat these cuts with community corrections?

Which of the following statements about the use of fines is true?

Discuss the three problems in the implementation of intermediate sanctions through the use of examples.

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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