Question 1

Probation sentences involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  a contract between the prison and the offender wherein the offender is released early. 
B)  rules or conditions mandated by the prison. 
C)  offenders who are considered dangerous to society. 
D)  the opportunity for offenders to prove themselves. 
A)  a contract between the prison and the offender wherein the offender is released early. 
B)  rules or conditions mandated by the prison. 
C)  offenders who are considered dangerous to society. 
D)  the opportunity for offenders to prove themselves.

Question 2

____________________ entails the conditional release of a convicted offender, without a jail term, into the community under the supervision of the court, subject to certain conditions for a specified time.

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The answer of ____________________ entails the conditional release of a...

Question 3

Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job but picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Recently he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle ended up in serious but stable condition in the hospital. When the accident victim gets out of the hospital, she wants to talk about why Greg has been allowed to cause so much pain, why he hasn't gotten help for his drinking, and how he can move forward. What does she really want to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Getting Greg treatment 
C)  Setting probation conditions 
D)  Intermediate sanctions 
A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Getting Greg treatment 
C)  Setting probation conditions 
D)  Intermediate sanctions

Question 4

Which of the following is false with regard to probation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sentencing judge has broad discretion to set specific probation conditions on a case-by-case basis. 
B)  Probation services are organized uniformly across all states. 
C)  A probation officer's working style is influenced by both personal values and the department's policies. 
D)  Probation officers are involved in risk classification of probationers so they may receive appropriate treatment and control. 
A)  The sentencing judge has broad discretion to set specific probation conditions on a case-by-case basis. 
B)  Probation services are organized uniformly across all states. 
C)  A probation officer's working style is influenced by both personal values and the department's policies. 
D)  Probation officers are involved in risk classification of probationers so they may receive appropriate treatment and control.

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ is a sentence of incarceration that is not carried out unless the offender disobeys the rules of probation while in the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a sentence of incarceration...

Question 6

How are probation services organized and administered across the country?

Accepted Answer

Probation services are organized in a va

Question 7

Felonies are more likely to receive probationary periods that are shorter than the suspended prison sentence. The typical felony probation sentence is how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  A little less than three years 
B)  A little more than three years 
C)  About five years 
D)  More than five years 
A)  A little less than three years 
B)  A little more than three years 
C)  About five years 
D)  More than five years

Question 8

Grant was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor in New York State. He is involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife and he brought the gun with him to scare her into letting him see his daughter more often. They got into a shouting match and he pulled the gun out. Grant was arrested and he pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a handgun violation, and was given probation. Even though Grant and his ex-wife don't see eye to eye, the likelihood that Grant will successfully complete his term of probation is high based on which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  He wants to see his daughter. 
B)  He does not have a past criminal history. 
C)  The judge will put him in jail if he doesn't comply. 
D)  He is getting counseling for his anger issues. 
A)  He wants to see his daughter. 
B)  He does not have a past criminal history. 
C)  The judge will put him in jail if he doesn't comply. 
D)  He is getting counseling for his anger issues.

Question 9

In probation proceedings, _____________ is not automatic.

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The answer of In probation proceedings, _____________ is not automatic....

Question 10

Which of the following is false regarding intermediate sanctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help the offender maintain family and community ties. 
B)  They are more costly than jail or prison sentences. 
C)  They can be structured to maximize security and maintain public safety. 
D)  They can be scaled in severity to correspond to the seriousness of the crime. 
A)  They help the offender maintain family and community ties. 
B)  They are more costly than jail or prison sentences. 
C)  They can be structured to maximize security and maintain public safety. 
D)  They can be scaled in severity to correspond to the seriousness of the crime.

Question 11

What are four initiatives discussed in the text that may help shape the future of probation? Do you think one of these initiatives seems more promising than the others and why?

Accepted Answer

Students should choose four of the initi

Question 12

Discuss the structure and effectiveness of residential community corrections (RCC) facilities.

Accepted Answer

RCC is a vehicle to provide intermediate

Question 13

Motivational interviewing is used by probation staff as part of the treatment phase to increase probationers' awareness of their potential problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Restitution ranks lower than probation on the punishment ladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A probationer's home may be searched without a warrant by a probation officer if the officer suspects criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Split sentencing involves sparing the offender the negative short-term effects of incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Programs such as house arrest and restitution are examples of intermediate sanctions tied to probation departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the different ways that a sentence of probation is imposed and how the court sets the conditions of probation.

Accepted Answer

More than half of all cases involve a di

Question 19

In addition to potentially helping rehabilitate offenders better than incarceration, probation is also an appealing sentencing option because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  controls for recidivism better than other intermediate sanctions. 
B)  holds the promise of great financial savings. 
C)  only treats the most suitable offenders. 
D)  is justified in the ladder of punishment as a just desert sanction based on the severity of the criminal act. 
A)  controls for recidivism better than other intermediate sanctions. 
B)  holds the promise of great financial savings. 
C)  only treats the most suitable offenders. 
D)  is justified in the ladder of punishment as a just desert sanction based on the severity of the criminal act.

Question 20

More than half of all cases involve a direct sentence to probation for a fixed period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Probation sentences involve:

____________________ entails the conditional release of a convicted offender, without a jail term, into the community under the supervision of the court, subject to certain conditions for a specified time.

Which of the following is false with regard to probation?

A(n) ____________________ is a sentence of incarceration that is not carried out unless the offender disobeys the rules of probation while in the community.

How are probation services organized and administered across the country?

Felonies are more likely to receive probationary periods that are shorter than the suspended prison sentence. The typical felony probation sentence is how long?

In probation proceedings, _____________ is not automatic.

Which of the following is false regarding intermediate sanctions?

What are four initiatives discussed in the text that may help shape the future of probation? Do you think one of these initiatives seems more promising than the others and why?

Discuss the structure and effectiveness of residential community corrections (RCC) facilities.

Motivational interviewing is used by probation staff as part of the treatment phase to increase probationers' awareness of their potential problems.

Restitution ranks lower than probation on the punishment ladder.

A probationer's home may be searched without a warrant by a probation officer if the officer suspects criminal activity.

Split sentencing involves sparing the offender the negative short-term effects of incarceration.

Programs such as house arrest and restitution are examples of intermediate sanctions tied to probation departments.

Explain the different ways that a sentence of probation is imposed and how the court sets the conditions of probation.

In addition to potentially helping rehabilitate offenders better than incarceration, probation is also an appealing sentencing option because it:

More than half of all cases involve a direct sentence to probation for a fixed period of time.

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Exam 10: Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Probation sentences involve:

____________________ entails the conditional release of a convicted offender, without a jail term, into the community under the supervision of the court, subject to certain conditions for a specified time.

Which of the following is false with regard to probation?

A(n) ____________________ is a sentence of incarceration that is not carried out unless the offender disobeys the rules of probation while in the community.

How are probation services organized and administered across the country?

Felonies are more likely to receive probationary periods that are shorter than the suspended prison sentence. The typical felony probation sentence is how long?

In probation proceedings, _____________ is not automatic.

Which of the following is false regarding intermediate sanctions?

What are four initiatives discussed in the text that may help shape the future of probation? Do you think one of these initiatives seems more promising than the others and why?

Discuss the structure and effectiveness of residential community corrections (RCC) facilities.

Motivational interviewing is used by probation staff as part of the treatment phase to increase probationers' awareness of their potential problems.

Restitution ranks lower than probation on the punishment ladder.

A probationer's home may be searched without a warrant by a probation officer if the officer suspects criminal activity.

Split sentencing involves sparing the offender the negative short-term effects of incarceration.

Programs such as house arrest and restitution are examples of intermediate sanctions tied to probation departments.

Explain the different ways that a sentence of probation is imposed and how the court sets the conditions of probation.

In addition to potentially helping rehabilitate offenders better than incarceration, probation is also an appealing sentencing option because it:

More than half of all cases involve a direct sentence to probation for a fixed period of time.

Crime and Criminal Justice

The Nature of Crime and Victimization

Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

Police in Society: History and Organization

The Police: Role and Function

Issues in Policing: Professional, Social, and Legal

Courts, Prosecution, and the Defense

Pretrial and Trial Procedures

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations

Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison

Juvenile Justice in the Twenty First Century

Criminal Justice in the New Millennium

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