Exam 14: Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions
Restitution orders are determined by prison wardens rather than judges.
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________ is considered the first probation officer in the United States.
John Augustus
You are the governor of a small state in the northeastern United States.The state has a large probation program.In recent years,there has been a public backlash against probation because many citizens have begun to associate "law and order" with incarceration.You believe there are many reasons why probation is a good idea in your state,but the case needs to be made publicly to the people you represent.What will you tell them in your next televised "State of the State" address?
My fellow citizens,
I come before you today to address a pressing issue that affects our state - the public perception of probation. In recent years, there has been a growing backlash against probation, with many of our citizens associating "law and order" with incarceration. However, I firmly believe that probation is a crucial and effective tool in our criminal justice system, and I want to take this opportunity to make the case for its importance in our state.
First and foremost, probation allows individuals who have committed non-violent offenses to remain in their communities while serving their sentences. This not only helps to reduce the strain on our already overcrowded prison system, but it also gives these individuals the opportunity to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. By providing support and supervision, probation can help to address the underlying issues that may have led to their criminal behavior, ultimately reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
Furthermore, probation can be a cost-effective alternative to incarceration. By utilizing community-based resources and programs, we can help individuals on probation to access the support and services they need to turn their lives around. This not only benefits the individuals themselves, but it also benefits our state as a whole by reducing the burden on our criminal justice system and taxpayer dollars.
I understand the concerns that some of you may have about probation, but I want to assure you that our state takes public safety very seriously. Probation is not a free pass - it is a structured and monitored form of punishment that holds individuals accountable for their actions while also providing them with the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives.
In conclusion, I urge you to consider the many benefits of probation in our state. It is a vital tool in our efforts to promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and ultimately create safer and more prosperous communities. I ask for your support as we work to shift the public perception of probation and continue to improve our criminal justice system for the betterment of all our citizens.
Thank you for your attention, and may we continue to work together towards a brighter future for our state.
The historical roots of probation can be traced to the procedures
You are a judge who is traveling to Kenya to lecture on intermediate sanctions and how they are applied in the United States.Your hosts are young,politically active Kenyans who are eager to reform their judiciary and want to know what options are used in other countries.Give a detailed explanation of the types of intermediate sanctions that are available in the U.S.and their relative merits.Identify which intermediate sanctions are most effective,in your opinion,and explain your reasoning to your hosts.
Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients.Her client was sentenced to six years of probation for manufacturing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.Megan's client must pay for property damage to his apartment that occurred during the manufacturing process.The money he will pay back to his landlord is considered
Which of the following is true regarding community corrections?
Advocates of intermediate sanctions have argued that they are less costly than incarceration.
Judge Boylen has just sentenced a young adult female who pled guilty to selling Ecstasy/Molly to a group of acquaintances.She is a first-time offender who is a college student and works part-time.As part of the sentence,Judge Boylen ordered that a portion of the offender's savings account be seized because of the likelihood that the money came from the sale of illegal drugs.This is an example of
When comparing the costs of community supervision and incarceration,community supervision is _____ expensive than incarceration.
Which statement is true about revocation and termination of probation?
Which is not one of the issues that critics claim to have been caused by intermediate sanctions?
The recidivism rate for probationers is ___________ the rate for those who have been incarcerated.
A sentence requiring the offender to remain inside his or her home during specified periods is called ____.
Offenders who have been sentenced to ____________ are allowed to go to a place of employment,education,or treatment during the day but must return to their homes by a specified hour.
In Sacramento,California,the probation department installed _______________ in its officers' vehicles,allowing them to detect license plates of stolen vehicles.
With the passage of two laws in 1970,the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Act (CCE),Congress resurrected _________,which is the government seizure of property.
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