Question 1

A violation of the rules or terms of probation or the commitment of a new crime can result in _____________________ of probation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A violation of the rules or terms...

Question 2

What jurisdiction was the first to implement probation as a form of criminal sanction?

Accepted Answer

A) Georgia 
B) California 
C) Massachusetts 
D) Texas 
A) Georgia 
B) California 
C) Massachusetts 
D) Texas

Question 3

Which of the following is not a goal of diversion today?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoiding the harsh impacts of incarceration 
B) Providing a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from 
C) Dealing with the punitively oriented alternative 
D) Providing a "more justifying justice" for victims and communities 
A) Avoiding the harsh impacts of incarceration 
B) Providing a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from 
C) Dealing with the punitively oriented alternative 
D) Providing a "more justifying justice" for victims and communities

Question 4

Revocation of probation because of a new crime is referred to as a technical violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A risk management correctional system is more focused on providing treatment services for offenders than regulating or controlling them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the three basic functions of an adult probation officer.

Accepted Answer

the three basic functions of an adult pr

Question 7

Case 3-2
 Jack was just placed on probation for the crime of burglary. He has been arrested several times but never convicted of a crime. Last year he was arrested and placed in the TASC program. He successfully completed this program and remained out of trouble for one year.
-In Jack's case who had the final approval in the decision of probation?

Accepted Answer

A) judge 
B) jury 
C) probation officer 
D) victim 
A) judge 
B) jury 
C) probation officer 
D) victim

Question 8

A program to divert drug abusers from the criminal justice system into specialized support services is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Drug Abuse Alternatives 
B) Addiction Recovery Program 
C) Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime 
D) Safe House Recovery Program 
A) Drug Abuse Alternatives 
B) Addiction Recovery Program 
C) Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime 
D) Safe House Recovery Program

Question 9

Case 3-1
Governor Jones is interested in passing a law to increase the use of community-based corrections in his state. He travels to Minnesota to meet with lawmakers to discuss their corrections system. Here he learns about Minnesota's Community Corrections Act.
-Governor Jones is also an advocate of diversion programs. Which of the following would not be a goal of a diversion program?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid the harsh impacts of incarceration. 
B) Scare people first with incarceration and then place them on probation. 
C) Provide a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from. 
D) Deals with the economic and social factors associated with crime. 
A) Avoid the harsh impacts of incarceration. 
B) Scare people first with incarceration and then place them on probation. 
C) Provide a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from. 
D) Deals with the economic and social factors associated with crime.

Question 10

Probation sentences are for:

Accepted Answer

A) an unlimited time 
B) a fixed period 
C) all misdemeanants 
D) a time set by the probation officer 
A) an unlimited time 
B) a fixed period 
C) all misdemeanants 
D) a time set by the probation officer

Question 11

Case 3-1
Governor Jones is interested in passing a law to increase the use of community-based corrections in his state. He travels to Minnesota to meet with lawmakers to discuss their corrections system. Here he learns about Minnesota's Community Corrections Act.
-Governor Jones flies back to his state and schedules an emergency meeting with the head probation officials. He wants to discuss the probation population. Governor Jones is surprised to learn that many of the individuals on probation in his state are representative of the national statistics and that most of the probationers are:

Accepted Answer

A) African American females 
B) African American males 
C) Hispanic males 
D) White males 
A) African American females 
B) African American males 
C) Hispanic males 
D) White males

Question 12

Case 3-2
 Jack was just placed on probation for the crime of burglary. He has been arrested several times but never convicted of a crime. Last year he was arrested and placed in the TASC program. He successfully completed this program and remained out of trouble for one year.
-Why would Jack have been placed in the TASC program last year?

Accepted Answer

A) Jack was abusive to his wife. 
B) Jack was a child molester. 
C) Jack was a drug abuser. 
D) Jack was a shop lifter. 
A) Jack was abusive to his wife. 
B) Jack was a child molester. 
C) Jack was a drug abuser. 
D) Jack was a shop lifter.

Question 13

_______________________ requires an offender to perform a certain number of work hours at a private nonprofit or government agency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ requires an offender to perform a...

Question 14

Recidivism rises as probation caseload size _______.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) remains static 
D) none of these choices 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) remains static 
D) none of these choices

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of CCAs?

Accepted Answer

A) CCAs are created by each state's Supreme Court. 
B) CCAs call for decentralized program design and delivery. 
C) CCAs provide for citizen involvement and specify roles that citizens may play. 
D) CCAs endorse locally determined sanctions and services. 
A) CCAs are created by each state's Supreme Court. 
B) CCAs call for decentralized program design and delivery. 
C) CCAs provide for citizen involvement and specify roles that citizens may play. 
D) CCAs endorse locally determined sanctions and services.

Question 16

In some states, juries may also recommend probation if the case meets legally regulated criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:

Accepted Answer

A) increased 
B) declined 
C) doubled 
D) did not change 
A) increased 
B) declined 
C) doubled 
D) did not change

Question 18

There are more than 4,000,000 ________________ on probation in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are more than 4,000,000 ________________ on...

Question 19

In most states, a PSI report must be prepared regardless of whether the offender is eligible for probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

About ____________________ of all probationers are felons.

Accepted Answer

A) one fourth 
B) one third 
C) one half 
D) two thirds 
A) one fourth 
B) one third 
C) one half 
D) two thirds

A violation of the rules or terms of probation or the commitment of a new crime can result in _____________________ of probation.

What jurisdiction was the first to implement probation as a form of criminal sanction?

Which of the following is not a goal of diversion today?

Revocation of probation because of a new crime is referred to as a technical violation.

A risk management correctional system is more focused on providing treatment services for offenders than regulating or controlling them.

Discuss the three basic functions of an adult probation officer.

A program to divert drug abusers from the criminal justice system into specialized support services is known as:

Probation sentences are for:

_______________________ requires an offender to perform a certain number of work hours at a private nonprofit or government agency.

Recidivism rises as probation caseload size _______.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of CCAs?

In some states, juries may also recommend probation if the case meets legally regulated criteria.

In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:

There are more than 4,000,000 ________________ on probation in the U.S.

In most states, a PSI report must be prepared regardless of whether the offender is eligible for probation.

About ____________________ of all probationers are felons.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

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Exam 3: Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

A violation of the rules or terms of probation or the commitment of a new crime can result in _____________________ of probation.

What jurisdiction was the first to implement probation as a form of criminal sanction?

Which of the following is not a goal of diversion today?

Revocation of probation because of a new crime is referred to as a technical violation.

A risk management correctional system is more focused on providing treatment services for offenders than regulating or controlling them.

Discuss the three basic functions of an adult probation officer.

A program to divert drug abusers from the criminal justice system into specialized support services is known as:

Probation sentences are for:

_______________________ requires an offender to perform a certain number of work hours at a private nonprofit or government agency.

Recidivism rises as probation caseload size _______.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of CCAs?

In some states, juries may also recommend probation if the case meets legally regulated criteria.

In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:

There are more than 4,000,000 ________________ on probation in the U.S.

In most states, a PSI report must be prepared regardless of whether the offender is eligible for probation.

About ____________________ of all probationers are felons.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

Filters