Question 1

____ and _____ would improve community corrections significantly.

Accepted Answer

A)  training and quality assurance 
B)  coaching and use of assessment 
C)  family connections and staff hiring 
D)  all of the above 
A)  training and quality assurance 
B)  coaching and use of assessment 
C)  family connections and staff hiring 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

There is a current trend to reduce the footprint of community corrections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Identify an area in which community corrections needs reformed and describe how reform can improve outcomes.

Accepted Answer

One area in which community corrections needs reformed is in the implementation of evidence-based practices. Currently, many community corrections programs rely on outdated or ineffective methods for reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry into society. By reforming community corrections to prioritize evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training, outcomes for individuals under community supervision can be significantly improved.

Implementing evidence-based practices in community corrections can lead to better outcomes in several ways. First, it can reduce recidivism rates by addressing the underlying factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as substance abuse and antisocial thinking patterns. This, in turn, can lead to safer communities and lower costs associated with criminal justice system involvement. Additionally, providing individuals with the skills and resources they need to succeed, such as job training and education, can increase their chances of finding stable employment and housing, ultimately reducing their likelihood of reoffending.

Reforming community corrections to prioritize evidence-based practices also promotes fairness and equity in the criminal justice system. By providing individuals with access to effective interventions and support services, regardless of their background or circumstances, reform can help address disparities in the system and promote better long-term outcomes for all individuals under community supervision.

Overall, reforming community corrections to prioritize evidence-based practices can lead to improved outcomes for individuals, communities, and the criminal justice system as a whole. By investing in effective interventions and support services, we can help individuals under community supervision successfully reintegrate into society and lead law-abiding, productive lives.

Question 4

Ban the box is when:

Accepted Answer

A)  employers refuse to use non-recyclable material 
B)  correctional facilities who will not allow back packs into the facility 
C)  employers are not allowed to ask about criminal history 
D)  employers are not allowed to ask gender and/or race 
A)  employers refuse to use non-recyclable material 
B)  correctional facilities who will not allow back packs into the facility 
C)  employers are not allowed to ask about criminal history 
D)  employers are not allowed to ask gender and/or race

Question 5

Describe the pros and cons of getting rid of commercial bonds.

Accepted Answer

The decision to get rid of commercial bo

Question 6

How many people out of 50 are under community supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)  .5 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  .5 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 7

Implicit bias can occur when people make unconscious assumptions about a person because of his or her race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Interventions and treatment requirements should consistent across offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why has community corrections been labeled as the new Jim Crow?

Accepted Answer

The term "new Jim Crow" has been used to

Question 10

How does implicit bias effect the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

Implicit bias can have a significant imp

Question 11

The United States criminal justice system is currently designed to improve offender behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Should probation sentences be based on time frames? Why?

Accepted Answer

Probation sentences should not be solely

Question 13

Explain how racial and ethnic disparities could be addressed. What would you do to minimize the disparate responses.

Accepted Answer

Racial and ethnic disparities can be add

Question 14

How could community corrections use technology to improve interventions?

Accepted Answer

Community corrections, which encompass p

Question 15

A learning model is important to use when working with offenders because

Accepted Answer

A)  offenders lack skills 
B)  offenders are not interested in changing their behavior 
C)  offenders need to be held accountable. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  offenders lack skills 
B)  offenders are not interested in changing their behavior 
C)  offenders need to be held accountable. 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

What percent of the prison population is comprised of African-Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50%

Question 17

Why should probation and parole officers connect with family and social networks?

Accepted Answer

Probation and parole officers should con

Question 18

Collateral consequences of a felony include:

Accepted Answer

A)  prison sentence 
B)  jail time 
C)  fine 
D)  lose of voting privileges 
A)  prison sentence 
B)  jail time 
C)  fine 
D)  lose of voting privileges

Question 19

identify the steps to reduce the impact of money bail.

Accepted Answer

A)  improve risk assessment 
B)  improve technology 
C)  decrease penalties for crime 
D)  use court bonds 
E)  a, b, & d
F) a, b, & c 
A)  improve risk assessment 
B)  improve technology 
C)  decrease penalties for crime 
D)  use court bonds 
E)  a, b, & d
F) a, b, & c

Question 20

Mark all of the areas in which correctional reform is targeting.

Accepted Answer

A)  mass incarceration 
B)  pretrial diversion 
C)  less money bail & fines 
D)  reducing conditions 
E)  Mandatory sentencing 
A)  mass incarceration 
B)  pretrial diversion 
C)  less money bail & fines 
D)  reducing conditions 
E)  Mandatory sentencing

and _ would improve community corrections significantly.

There is a current trend to reduce the footprint of community corrections.

Identify an area in which community corrections needs reformed and describe how reform can improve outcomes.

Ban the box is when:

Describe the pros and cons of getting rid of commercial bonds.

How many people out of 50 are under community supervision?

Implicit bias can occur when people make unconscious assumptions about a person because of his or her race.

Interventions and treatment requirements should consistent across offenders.

Why has community corrections been labeled as the new Jim Crow?

How does implicit bias effect the criminal justice system?

The United States criminal justice system is currently designed to improve offender behavior.

Should probation sentences be based on time frames? Why?

Explain how racial and ethnic disparities could be addressed. What would you do to minimize the disparate responses.

How could community corrections use technology to improve interventions?

A learning model is important to use when working with offenders because

What percent of the prison population is comprised of African-Americans?

Why should probation and parole officers connect with family and social networks?

Collateral consequences of a felony include:

identify the steps to reduce the impact of money bail.

Mark all of the areas in which correctional reform is targeting.

The Criminal Justice System

Pretrial Bond, Bail, and Diversion

Sentencing and Community Corrections

Probation in America

Parole in America

Offender Assessment

Roles of Probation and Parole Officers

Supervision Strategies and Delivering Services to Offenders

Graduated Responses to Behavior

Community Residential Correctional Programs

Special Populations in Community Corrections

Women and Community Corrections

Problem Solving Court

Evaluating Community Corrections

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Exam 15: Future of Corrections

____ and _____ would improve community corrections significantly.

There is a current trend to reduce the footprint of community corrections.

Identify an area in which community corrections needs reformed and describe how reform can improve outcomes.

Ban the box is when:

Describe the pros and cons of getting rid of commercial bonds.

How many people out of 50 are under community supervision?

Implicit bias can occur when people make unconscious assumptions about a person because of his or her race.

Interventions and treatment requirements should consistent across offenders.

Why has community corrections been labeled as the new Jim Crow?

How does implicit bias effect the criminal justice system?

The United States criminal justice system is currently designed to improve offender behavior.

Should probation sentences be based on time frames? Why?

Explain how racial and ethnic disparities could be addressed. What would you do to minimize the disparate responses.

How could community corrections use technology to improve interventions?

A learning model is important to use when working with offenders because

What percent of the prison population is comprised of African-Americans?

Why should probation and parole officers connect with family and social networks?

Collateral consequences of a felony include:

identify the steps to reduce the impact of money bail.

Mark all of the areas in which correctional reform is targeting.

The Criminal Justice System

Pretrial Bond, Bail, and Diversion

Sentencing and Community Corrections

Probation in America

Parole in America

Offender Assessment

Roles of Probation and Parole Officers

Supervision Strategies and Delivering Services to Offenders

Graduated Responses to Behavior

Community Residential Correctional Programs

Special Populations in Community Corrections

Women and Community Corrections

Problem Solving Court

Evaluating Community Corrections

Filters

and _ would improve community corrections significantly.