Exam 5: Community Corrections

Why does caseload size matter in probation?

For intensive supervision probation, probation officer caseloads should be __________________ and contacts should be ___________________.

If we place clients who have difficulty reading in a treatment program that requires journaling and role playing while reading off cards, we are violating what principle?

Define the following terms: -net widening

In most jurisdictions, victims cannot share information about how the offense affected them in the presentence investigation report.

Define the following terms: -shock incarceration

Define the following terms: -electronic monitoring

In what intermediate sanction are smartphones beginning to play a large role in monitoring offenders serving their sentence in the community?

What is the ideal caseload per probation officer?

Antisocial attitudes, anti-social friends, substance abuse, lack of empathy, and impulsive behaviors are examples of __________________.

Why is intensive supervision probation considered probation plus?

Define the following terms: -responsivity principle

Define the following terms: -new crime violation

Explain the punishment ladder relative to sanction severity.

In this type of case assignment, clients are randomly assigned to available probation officers in the department.

While still a popular sanction for minor offenses, community service as the lone punishment is not all that common.

Define the following terms: -community residential centers

Which probation officer role involves preventing problems before they occur by making sure the right resources are made accessible for their clients or creating structure for their clients to make ensure compliance with probation conditions occurs?

Define the following terms: -intermediate sanctions

Define the following terms: -technical violation