Question 1

The three main decision points in the corrections system are bail, sentencing, and

Accepted Answer

A)  reentry. 
B)  punishment. 
C)  probation. 
D)  diversion.

Question 2

A "flat sentence" is the same as a(n) _____ sentence. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A "flat sentence" is the same as...

Question 3

A recent national opinion poll indicated that the most well-known alternatives to incarceration are probation, house arrest, and ​

Accepted Answer

A)  boot camps. 
B)  electronic monitoring. 
C)  day reporting centers. 
D)  shock probation.

Question 4

Until the 1990s, determinate sentencing was the primary sentencing philosophy in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parole is more frequently used at the federal level as opposed to the state level. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

From the 1930s to the 1970s, _____ was the primary sentencing philosophy in the United States. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  determinate sentencing 
B)  three strikes 
C)  indeterminate sentencing 
D)  retribution

Question 7

The philosophy and sanction of allowing the offender to remain in the community with the responsibility of repairing the injustice caused to the victim is ___________________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The philosophy and sanction of allowing the...

Question 8

Roughly, how many people are currently under some form of correctional supervision in the United States? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  2 million 
B)  ​5  million 
C)  ​7  million 
D)  10 million

Exam 1: An Overview of Community Corrections Goals and Evidence Based Practices

The three main decision points in the corrections system are bail, sentencing, and

A "flat sentence" is the same as a(n) _____ sentence. ​

A recent national opinion poll indicated that the most well-known alternatives to incarceration are probation, house arrest, and ​

Until the 1990s, determinate sentencing was the primary sentencing philosophy in the United States.

Parole is more frequently used at the federal level as opposed to the state level. ​

From the 1930s to the 1970s, _____ was the primary sentencing philosophy in the United States. ​

The philosophy and sanction of allowing the offender to remain in the community with the responsibility of repairing the injustice caused to the victim is ___________________. ​

Roughly, how many people are currently under some form of correctional supervision in the United States? ​

A "flat sentence" is the same as a(n) _____ sentence.

A recent national opinion poll indicated that the most well-known alternatives to incarceration are probation, house arrest, and

Parole is more frequently used at the federal level as opposed to the state level.

From the 1930s to the 1970s, _____ was the primary sentencing philosophy in the United States.

The philosophy and sanction of allowing the offender to remain in the community with the responsibility of repairing the injustice caused to the victim is ___________________.

Roughly, how many people are currently under some form of correctional supervision in the United States?