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 finding affordable and stable housing fall?

A prisoner who receives a temporary overnight leave of absence lasting 24 to 72 hours has been given a(n) ________.

A prerelease center is a maximum-security lock-down facility that houses prisoners who have been sentenced to no parole.

For purposes of post-release employment, a GED certificate is more marketable than vocational programs.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding parole?

________ is an innovative learning program wherein a seminar-style course is taken within a prison by both inmates and nearby college students.

When prisoners are returned to the community without supervision they are said to have received a(n) ________ release.

The process of release preparation that begins within the institution and continues with community supervision is called rebound readiness.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Discretionary parole

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Furlough

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Prerelease center

Examples of vocational programs for women in prison include cosmetology, sewing, custodial and food preparation while programs for males include auto repair, business, and computers.

A(n) ________ center is a minimum-security prison-based or community-based facility that houses either prisoners who have not yet been granted parole or prisoners who have met with the parole board and been promised a future parole date.

Distinguish between conditional and unconditional release from prison and give two examples of each type.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Community reparation board

Most parolees leave parole as a result of

A furlough is an authorized temporary overnight leave of absence that lasts 24 to 72 hours.

Alexander Maconochie is known for creating the "mark system." What is this?

Community reparation boards are valuable in that they help offenders reenter society by helping with jobs, housing, and counseling.

Should women prisoners be required to take vocational training programs that are most likely to provide a livable income after their return to the community?