Question 1

List a number of suggestions that have been made to improve probation and parole in America.

Accepted Answer

In order to improve a troubled system of community corrections, various studies have offered a number of suggestions. There have been five key suggestions recommended to improve these two correctional systems. The recommendations are as follows: a) make surveillance of the most violent offenders a priority using technology a priority, b) offer better quality job training programs, c) respond more quickly to violations of probation or parole involving drug abuse, d) expand the number options for intermediate sanctions in lieu of prison, and e) increase the amount of time probation and parole officers utilize in the field with direct contact with the offender.

Question 2

Sentencing an offender to confinement for a short period followed by a supervised release is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  combined sentencing. 
B)  split sentencing. 
C)  determinate sentencing. 
D)  flat sentencing. 
A)  combined sentencing. 
B)  split sentencing. 
C)  determinate sentencing. 
D)  flat sentencing. B

Question 3

Home confinement and electronic monitoring are forms of ________.

Accepted Answer

intermediate sanctions

Question 4

________ represents an improvement on traditional community corrections, as it ensures both monitoring and treatment.

Accepted Answer

Day report

Question 5

________ is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the most frequent sentence handed...

Question 6

Which of the following would be an example of a reform condition used on a probationer?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug treatment 
B)  community service 
C)  day fines 
D)  home visits 
A)  drug treatment 
B)  community service 
C)  day fines 
D)  home visits

Question 7

Explain the differences between standard and special conditions that can be attached to the terms of probation.

Accepted Answer

The conditions that a judge can attach t

Question 8

Placing an individual offender under more and more forms of social control is called

Accepted Answer

A)  community resources. 
B)  expanded labeling. 
C)  net widening. 
D)  supervisory control. 
A)  community resources. 
B)  expanded labeling. 
C)  net widening. 
D)  supervisory control.

Question 9

In his 2004 State of the Union address, President Bush propsed a four-year, $300 million prisoner ________ to, among other things, expand job training and placement services for parolees.

Accepted Answer

A)  reentry initiative 
B)  net widening problem 
C)  boot camp 
D)  recidivism reduction 
A)  reentry initiative 
B)  net widening problem 
C)  boot camp 
D)  recidivism reduction

Question 10

Research has demonstrated that prisoners and parolees have significantly more ________ problems than ordinary citizens.

Accepted Answer

A)  health 
B)  political 
C)  financial 
D)  religious 
A)  health 
B)  political 
C)  financial 
D)  religious

Question 11

The text does not list this as a consequence to society of prisoner reentry.

Accepted Answer

A)  breakup of families 
B)  exportation of gang loyalties into the community 
C)  a concern for the spread of infectious diseases 
D)  written accounts of prison abuse 
A)  breakup of families 
B)  exportation of gang loyalties into the community 
C)  a concern for the spread of infectious diseases 
D)  written accounts of prison abuse

Question 12

Which of the following is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  parole 
B)  probation 
C)  boot camp 
D)  shock incarceration 
A)  parole 
B)  probation 
C)  boot camp 
D)  shock incarceration

Question 13

________ are intended to facilitate the offender's rehabilitation through programs such as drug treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are intended to facilitate the offender's...

Question 14

Intensive supervision probation means that a probation officer is handling the largest case load feasible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Due to limitations on traditional electronic monitoring, some probation departments have now implemented

Accepted Answer

A)  Field Monitoring Devices. 
B)  Global Positioning Systems. 
C)  Field Positioning Systems. 
D)  Global Exchange Systems. 
A)  Field Monitoring Devices. 
B)  Global Positioning Systems. 
C)  Field Positioning Systems. 
D)  Global Exchange Systems.

Question 16

It is estimated that prisoners are infected five times higher than the general public with ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is estimated that prisoners are infected...

Question 17

The 1967 President's Crime Commission recommended ideal caseloads of about ________ per officer.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  50

Question 18

Rather than confining an offender to a facility, ________centers allow probationers to report to a specific facility on a regular basis for treatment or other services.

Accepted Answer

A)  community 
B)  mental health 
C)  day reporting 
D)  court administration 
A)  community 
B)  mental health 
C)  day reporting 
D)  court administration

Question 19

Home confinement will most likely go hand in hand with

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic monitoring. 
B)  community service. 
C)  court fines. 
D)  court costs. 
A)  electronic monitoring. 
B)  community service. 
C)  court fines. 
D)  court costs.

Question 20

Civil disabilities can be imposed upon a convicted felon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List a number of suggestions that have been made to improve probation and parole in America.

Sentencing an offender to confinement for a short period followed by a supervised release is known as

Home confinement and electronic monitoring are forms of ________.

________ represents an improvement on traditional community corrections, as it ensures both monitoring and treatment.

________ is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge.

Which of the following would be an example of a reform condition used on a probationer?

Explain the differences between standard and special conditions that can be attached to the terms of probation.

Placing an individual offender under more and more forms of social control is called

In his 2004 State of the Union address, President Bush propsed a four-year, $300 million prisoner ________ to, among other things, expand job training and placement services for parolees.

Research has demonstrated that prisoners and parolees have significantly more ________ problems than ordinary citizens.

The text does not list this as a consequence to society of prisoner reentry.

Which of the following is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge?

________ are intended to facilitate the offender's rehabilitation through programs such as drug treatment.

Intensive supervision probation means that a probation officer is handling the largest case load feasible.

Due to limitations on traditional electronic monitoring, some probation departments have now implemented

It is estimated that prisoners are infected five times higher than the general public with ________.

The 1967 President's Crime Commission recommended ideal caseloads of about ________ per officer.

Rather than confining an offender to a facility, ________centers allow probationers to report to a specific facility on a regular basis for treatment or other services.

Home confinement will most likely go hand in hand with

Civil disabilities can be imposed upon a convicted felon.

Identifying and Evaluating Crime Control

Crime Control Perspectives

Traditional Policing

Proactive, Directed, and Creative Policing

Community Involvement in Policing

Prosecutors and Crime Control

Crime Control Through Legislation

Crime Control in the Courts and Beyond

Sentencing

Rehabilitation, Treatment, and Job Training

Individual, Family, and Household Crime Control

Crime Control in the Community and in Schools

Reducing Criminal Opportunities Through Environmental Manipulation

Juvenile Crime Control

Putting It All Together and Explaining Crime Trends

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Exam 10: Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions

List a number of suggestions that have been made to improve probation and parole in America.

Sentencing an offender to confinement for a short period followed by a supervised release is known as

Home confinement and electronic monitoring are forms of ________.

________ represents an improvement on traditional community corrections, as it ensures both monitoring and treatment.

________ is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge.

Which of the following would be an example of a reform condition used on a probationer?

Explain the differences between standard and special conditions that can be attached to the terms of probation.

Placing an individual offender under more and more forms of social control is called

In his 2004 State of the Union address, President Bush propsed a four-year, $300 million prisoner ________ to, among other things, expand job training and placement services for parolees.

Research has demonstrated that prisoners and parolees have significantly more ________ problems than ordinary citizens.

The text does not list this as a consequence to society of prisoner reentry.

Which of the following is the most frequent sentence handed down by a judge?

________ are intended to facilitate the offender's rehabilitation through programs such as drug treatment.

Intensive supervision probation means that a probation officer is handling the largest case load feasible.

Due to limitations on traditional electronic monitoring, some probation departments have now implemented

It is estimated that prisoners are infected five times higher than the general public with ________.

The 1967 President's Crime Commission recommended ideal caseloads of about ________ per officer.

Rather than confining an offender to a facility, ________centers allow probationers to report to a specific facility on a regular basis for treatment or other services.

Home confinement will most likely go hand in hand with

Civil disabilities can be imposed upon a convicted felon.

Identifying and Evaluating Crime Control

Crime Control Perspectives

Traditional Policing

Proactive, Directed, and Creative Policing

Community Involvement in Policing

Prosecutors and Crime Control

Crime Control Through Legislation

Crime Control in the Courts and Beyond

Sentencing

Rehabilitation, Treatment, and Job Training

Individual, Family, and Household Crime Control

Crime Control in the Community and in Schools

Reducing Criminal Opportunities Through Environmental Manipulation

Juvenile Crime Control

Putting It All Together and Explaining Crime Trends

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