Question 1

Inmates who are released on ________ parole release no longer require further correctional supervision and cannot be returned to prison for their current offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconditional 
B)  discretionary 
C)  expiration 
D)  mandatory

Question 2

What type of release was Anna granted?

Accepted Answer

A)  discretionary release 
B)  expiration release 
C)  reinstatement release 
D)  required release

Question 3

A(n) ________ is an official action of the executive branch of the state or federal government excusing an offense and absolving the offender from the consequences of the crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an official action of...

Question 4

American reformers such as , of the Elmira Reformatory in New York, began to experiment with the concept of parole by releasing inmates when their conduct showed that they were ready to return to society.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sir Walter Crofton 
B)  Alexander Maconochie 
C)  John Augustus 
D)  Zebulon Brockway

Question 5

The effectiveness of corrections is usually measured by .

Accepted Answer

A)  crime rates 
B)  rates of recidivism 
C)  probation rates 
D)  uniform crime rates

Question 6

When release is ________, the parole board's power is much like that of the sentencing judge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When release is ________, the parole board's...

Question 7

What is TRUE about David's incarceration?

Accepted Answer

A)  He "maxed out." 
B)  He "opted out." 
C)  He escaped. 
D)  He was granted a pardon.

Question 8

Which of the following men was NOT one of the early pioneers of parole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sir Walter Crofton 
B)  Jeremy Bentham 
C)  Alexander Maconochie 
D)  Zebulon Brockway

Question 9

A major criticism of discretionary release is that it has shifted responsibility for many primary criminal justice decisions from a to a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecutor; parole board 
B)  prosecutor; judge 
C)  judge; parole board 
D)  parole board; judge

Question 10

The Act of 2007 is a federal law that was enacted to ensure the successful return of prisoners to the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Act of 2007 is a federal...

Question 11

After Anna returned to prison, she was again released. What type of release was this?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinstatement release 
B)  returned release 
C)  lucky release 
D)  second chance release

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of successful reentry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop a support group with other ex­felons. 
B)  Get substance abuse under control. 
C)  Get a job. 
D)  Develop a support group of family and friends.

Question 13

Reentry courts supervise ex­offenders' return to the community and their adjustment to life after incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

For most of the twentieth century, the term ________ has referred to both a method of community supervision and a release mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A)  reintegration 
B)  reentry 
C)  parole 
D)  probation

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible harsh realities that a newly released prisoner may face once paroled?

Accepted Answer

A)  barriers to success 
B)  the strangeness of reentry 
C)  unmet personal needs 
D)  missing physical safety of prison

Question 16

Parole can be revoked for two reasons: (1) ________________ and (2) ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parole can be revoked for two reasons:...

Question 17

________ is the period of correctional supervision following release from prison.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the period of correctional supervision...

Question 18

The broad discretionary power of the parole officer is disappearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to your authors, home confinement falls into the category of ________ release.

Accepted Answer

A)  discretionary 
B)  other conditional 
C)  expiration 
D)  supplementary

Question 20

Currently, 30 U.S. states have some form of prerelease program designed to prepare inmates for reentry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Reentry Into the Community

Inmates who are released on ________ parole release no longer require further correctional supervision and cannot be returned to prison for their current offense.

What type of release was Anna granted?

A(n) ________ is an official action of the executive branch of the state or federal government excusing an offense and absolving the offender from the consequences of the crime.

American reformers such as , of the Elmira Reformatory in New York, began to experiment with the concept of parole by releasing inmates when their conduct showed that they were ready to return to society.

The effectiveness of corrections is usually measured by .

When release is ________, the parole board's power is much like that of the sentencing judge.

What is TRUE about David's incarceration?

Which of the following men was NOT one of the early pioneers of parole?

A major criticism of discretionary release is that it has shifted responsibility for many primary criminal justice decisions from a to a(n) .

The Act of 2007 is a federal law that was enacted to ensure the successful return of prisoners to the community.

After Anna returned to prison, she was again released. What type of release was this?

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of successful reentry?

Reentry courts supervise exoffenders' return to the community and their adjustment to life after incarceration.

For most of the twentieth century, the term ________ has referred to both a method of community supervision and a release mechanism.

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible harsh realities that a newly released prisoner may face once paroled?

Parole can be revoked for two reasons: (1) and (2) .

________ is the period of correctional supervision following release from prison.

The broad discretionary power of the parole officer is disappearing.

According to your authors, home confinement falls into the category of ________ release.

Currently, 30 U.S. states have some form of prerelease program designed to prepare inmates for reentry.

Exam 10: Reentry Into the Community

Inmates who are released on ________ parole release no longer require further correctional supervision and cannot be returned to prison for their current offense.

What type of release was Anna granted?

A(n) ________ is an official action of the executive branch of the state or federal government excusing an offense and absolving the offender from the consequences of the crime.

American reformers such as , of the Elmira Reformatory in New York, began to experiment with the concept of parole by releasing inmates when their conduct showed that they were ready to return to society.

The effectiveness of corrections is usually measured by .

When release is ________, the parole board's power is much like that of the sentencing judge.

What is TRUE about David's incarceration?

Which of the following men was NOT one of the early pioneers of parole?

A major criticism of discretionary release is that it has shifted responsibility for many primary criminal justice decisions from a to a(n) .

The Act of 2007 is a federal law that was enacted to ensure the successful return of prisoners to the community.

After Anna returned to prison, she was again released. What type of release was this?

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of successful reentry?

Reentry courts supervise ex­offenders' return to the community and their adjustment to life after incarceration.

For most of the twentieth century, the term ________ has referred to both a method of community supervision and a release mechanism.

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible harsh realities that a newly released prisoner may face once paroled?

Parole can be revoked for two reasons: (1) ________________ and (2) ________________.

________ is the period of correctional supervision following release from prison.

The broad discretionary power of the parole officer is disappearing.

According to your authors, home confinement falls into the category of ________ release.

Currently, 30 U.S. states have some form of prerelease program designed to prepare inmates for reentry.

Reentry courts supervise exoffenders' return to the community and their adjustment to life after incarceration.

Parole can be revoked for two reasons: (1) and (2) .