Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of probation supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pretrial supervision. 
B)  Deferred adjudication probation. 
C)  Intensive probation. 
D)  Incapacitation probation. 
A)  Pretrial supervision. 
B)  Deferred adjudication probation. 
C)  Intensive probation. 
D)  Incapacitation probation.

Question 2

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase treatment services. 
B)  Stabilize clients faster. 
C)  Provide for prosecutorial involvement in the treatment process. 
D)  Reduce recidivism. 
A)  Increase treatment services. 
B)  Stabilize clients faster. 
C)  Provide for prosecutorial involvement in the treatment process. 
D)  Reduce recidivism.

Question 4

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the community are called ________ conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commitments to which every probationer agrees to...

Question 5

The foundation of a community corrections sentence starts with ________, then the judge adds conditions with which the offender must comply.

Accepted Answer

A)  a fine 
B)  electronic monitoring 
C)  a bail bond 
D)  probation 
A)  a fine 
B)  electronic monitoring 
C)  a bail bond 
D)  probation

Question 6

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving courts provide an altern

Question 7

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is responsible for the defendant's next court appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxenbridge Thacher 
B)  John Augustus 
C)  Matthew Hill 
D)  Zebulon Brockway 
A)  Oxenbridge Thacher 
B)  John Augustus 
C)  Matthew Hill 
D)  Zebulon Brockway

Question 9

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender commits another crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the following terms with their meanings.
-Outpatient treatment

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders. 
A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders.

Question 11

In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in restorative justice cases restitution is

Accepted Answer

A)  determined at victim-offender mediation sessions. 
B)  set by the legislature. 
C)  determined by the offender's net daily salary. 
D)  not even a possible sanction. 
A)  determined at victim-offender mediation sessions. 
B)  set by the legislature. 
C)  determined by the offender's net daily salary. 
D)  not even a possible sanction.

Question 12

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as picking up litter along the roadside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

Accepted Answer

A)  28 
B)  51 
C)  64 
D)  83 
A)  28 
B)  51 
C)  64 
D)  83

Question 14

Match the following terms with their meanings.
-Home detention

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders. 
A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders.

Question 15

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their addiction using group confrontational methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A behavior modification program that increases a client's community freedom with good behavior and is popular in Residential Community Corrections Facilities is called a ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  regressive compensation 
B)  flexible fine 
C)  progressive restitution 
D)  levels 
A)  regressive compensation 
B)  flexible fine 
C)  progressive restitution 
D)  levels

Question 17

Match the following terms with their meanings.
-Victim compensation

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders. 
A)  Participants are involved in activities while they live and work independently in the community. 
B)  An alternative process for people arrested for misdemeanors, nonviolent felonies, and have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or have other specific conditions believed to be causing criminal behavior. 
C)  A form of aftercare for recovering addicts who have completed a residential program. 
D)  Frequently address offenders with co-occurring disorders.

Question 18

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

Accepted Answer

A)  Virginia 
B)  Massachusetts 
C)  Vermont 
D)  Pennsylvania 
A)  Virginia 
B)  Massachusetts 
C)  Vermont 
D)  Pennsylvania

Question 19

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to qualifying victims through a victim ________ fund.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In cases where the losses incurred by...

Question 20

________ is an entry-point measure for chronic drug users where the body is cleansed of drugs so that treatment while sober can begin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an entry-point measure for chronic...

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of probation supervision?

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the community are called ________ conditions.

The foundation of a community corrections sentence starts with ________, then the judge adds conditions with which the offender must comply.

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is responsible for the defendant's next court appearance.

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender commits another crime.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Outpatient treatment

In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in restorative justice cases restitution is

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as picking up litter along the roadside.

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Home detention

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their addiction using group confrontational methods.

A behavior modification program that increases a client's community freedom with good behavior and is popular in Residential Community Corrections Facilities is called a ________ system.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Victim compensation

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to qualifying victims through a victim ________ fund.

________ is an entry-point measure for chronic drug users where the body is cleansed of drugs so that treatment while sober can begin.

An Evidence-Based Approach to Corrections

Why Do We Punish

Correctional Practice From Ancient to Contemporary Times

Sentencing

Jails and Pretrial Release

Managing Prisons and Prisoners

Prison Life

Special Correctional Populations

Reentry Programs and Parole

Legal Issues in Corrections

Capital Punishment

Juvenile Corrections

Revisiting Evidence-Based Practices and What Works

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Exam 5: Probation and Community Supervision

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of probation supervision?

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the community are called ________ conditions.

The foundation of a community corrections sentence starts with ________, then the judge adds conditions with which the offender must comply.

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is responsible for the defendant's next court appearance.

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender commits another crime.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Outpatient treatment

In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in restorative justice cases restitution is

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as picking up litter along the roadside.

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Home detention

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their addiction using group confrontational methods.

A behavior modification program that increases a client's community freedom with good behavior and is popular in Residential Community Corrections Facilities is called a ________ system.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Victim compensation

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to qualifying victims through a victim ________ fund.

________ is an entry-point measure for chronic drug users where the body is cleansed of drugs so that treatment while sober can begin.

An Evidence-Based Approach to Corrections

Why Do We Punish

Correctional Practice From Ancient to Contemporary Times

Sentencing

Jails and Pretrial Release

Managing Prisons and Prisoners

Prison Life

Special Correctional Populations

Reentry Programs and Parole

Legal Issues in Corrections

Capital Punishment

Juvenile Corrections

Revisiting Evidence-Based Practices and What Works

Filters