Exam 10: Reentry Programs and Parole

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does sobriety and recovery from alcohol or drug addiction fall?

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Explain the elements of most prison reentry programs. What do prisoners need help with?

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Prison reentry programs focus on readying prisoners for life outside of prison walls and back in society. Tasks such as job search, interviewing, getting identification, setting goals, life skills, and anger management are all issues that a reentry program would help with.

A disproportionately high number of prisoners and jail inmates have a(n) ________ learning disability.

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A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of is under unconditional release, whereas a prisoner returned to the free community as a result of is under conditional release.

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Question 4

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

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Question 5

Federal prisoners are generally less educated at admission than are state prisoners.

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Question 6

Many items considered by the parole board when deciding if a prisoner should be paroled are factors linked to the offender's past or factors within the offender's control. However, the parole board might also consider additional factors such as

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List three categories of factors that a parole board may consider when deciding a prisoner's suitability for parole. Give an example of what might be considered under each category.

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Question 8

A three-stage incremental process that eventually resulted in release through a ticket-of-leave is known as the ________ system.

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Question 9

The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

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Question 10

A community ________ board is designed to facilitate the involvement of community members in an offender's reentry to society.

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Question 11

Parole boards routinely use scoring instruments to help them assess a prisoner's risk.

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Question 12

Research findings show that participating in a reentry program reduces recidivism over nonparticipation.

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Question 13

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does regaining legal and physical custody of children fall?

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Question 14

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment providers in the reentry process?

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Question 15

Developed by Captain Alexander Maconochie, the ________ system rewarded positive behavior and work ethics.

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Question 16

Which of the following involves a discretionary reduction of an offender's sentence length by a designated individual(s) in the executive branch (for example, the governor).

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Question 17

Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight hours from the prison. She will have to stay overnight before returning to prison. Which of the following will be most useful in getting Christie to her interview?

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Question 18

At one time prisoners could receive federal Pell grants to provide assistance when taking college classes, but those benefits were discontinued as being too controversial.

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A parole is typically used when parole is discretionary, whereas a parole more often suggests the parole is mandatory.

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There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does sobriety and recovery from alcohol or drug addiction fall?

Explain the elements of most prison reentry programs. What do prisoners need help with?

A disproportionately high number of prisoners and jail inmates have a(n) ________ learning disability.

A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of is under unconditional release, whereas a prisoner returned to the free community as a result of is under conditional release.

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

Federal prisoners are generally less educated at admission than are state prisoners.

Many items considered by the parole board when deciding if a prisoner should be paroled are factors linked to the offender's past or factors within the offender's control. However, the parole board might also consider additional factors such as

List three categories of factors that a parole board may consider when deciding a prisoner's suitability for parole. Give an example of what might be considered under each category.

A three-stage incremental process that eventually resulted in release through a ticket-of-leave is known as the ________ system.

The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

A community ________ board is designed to facilitate the involvement of community members in an offender's reentry to society.

Parole boards routinely use scoring instruments to help them assess a prisoner's risk.

Research findings show that participating in a reentry program reduces recidivism over nonparticipation.

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does regaining legal and physical custody of children fall?

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment providers in the reentry process?

Developed by Captain Alexander Maconochie, the ________ system rewarded positive behavior and work ethics.

Which of the following involves a discretionary reduction of an offender's sentence length by a designated individual(s) in the executive branch (for example, the governor).

Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight hours from the prison. She will have to stay overnight before returning to prison. Which of the following will be most useful in getting Christie to her interview?

At one time prisoners could receive federal Pell grants to provide assistance when taking college classes, but those benefits were discontinued as being too controversial.

A parole is typically used when parole is discretionary, whereas a parole more often suggests the parole is mandatory.

An Evidence-Based Approach to Corrections

Why Do We Punish

Correctional Practice From Ancient to Contemporary Times

Sentencing

Probation and Community Supervision

Jails and Pretrial Release

Managing Prisons and Prisoners

Prison Life

Special Correctional Populations

Legal Issues in Corrections

Capital Punishment

Juvenile Corrections

Revisiting Evidence-Based Practices and What Works

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Exam 10: Reentry Programs and Parole

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does sobriety and recovery from alcohol or drug addiction fall?

Explain the elements of most prison reentry programs. What do prisoners need help with?

A disproportionately high number of prisoners and jail inmates have a(n) ________ learning disability.

A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of ________ is under unconditional release, whereas a prisoner returned to the free community as a result of ________ is under conditional release.

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding GED programs and prison?

Federal prisoners are generally less educated at admission than are state prisoners.

Many items considered by the parole board when deciding if a prisoner should be paroled are factors linked to the offender's past or factors within the offender's control. However, the parole board might also consider additional factors such as

List three categories of factors that a parole board may consider when deciding a prisoner's suitability for parole. Give an example of what might be considered under each category.

A three-stage incremental process that eventually resulted in release through a ticket-of-leave is known as the ________ system.

The Second Chance Act was passed and reauthorized in order to help meet the goal of

A community ________ board is designed to facilitate the involvement of community members in an offender's reentry to society.

Parole boards routinely use scoring instruments to help them assess a prisoner's risk.

Research findings show that participating in a reentry program reduces recidivism over nonparticipation.

There are three broad categories of challenges that prisoners face when returning to the community. Into which category does regaining legal and physical custody of children fall?

Which program represents restorative justice principles by involving community members and treatment providers in the reentry process?

Developed by Captain Alexander Maconochie, the ________ system rewarded positive behavior and work ethics.

Which of the following involves a discretionary reduction of an offender's sentence length by a designated individual(s) in the executive branch (for example, the governor).

Christie will be released on parole next month and she has a job interview tomorrow in a town eight hours from the prison. She will have to stay overnight before returning to prison. Which of the following will be most useful in getting Christie to her interview?

At one time prisoners could receive federal Pell grants to provide assistance when taking college classes, but those benefits were discontinued as being too controversial.

A parole ________ is typically used when parole is discretionary, whereas a parole ________ more often suggests the parole is mandatory.

An Evidence-Based Approach to Corrections

Why Do We Punish

Correctional Practice From Ancient to Contemporary Times

Sentencing

Probation and Community Supervision

Jails and Pretrial Release

Managing Prisons and Prisoners

Prison Life

Special Correctional Populations

Legal Issues in Corrections

Capital Punishment

Juvenile Corrections

Revisiting Evidence-Based Practices and What Works

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A prisoner returning to the free community as a result of is under unconditional release, whereas a prisoner returned to the free community as a result of is under conditional release.

A parole is typically used when parole is discretionary, whereas a parole more often suggests the parole is mandatory.