Question 1

Research shows that the risk-need-responsivity (RNR)model can cut recidivism of high-risk offenders by as much as ____________________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 50

Question 2

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. There, he learns about Minnesota's Community Corrections Act. Governor Jones believes that offenders should have their criminal prosecution dropped upon successful completion of their required programs. This is known as ____________________ diversion.

Accepted Answer

A) absolute 
B) real 
C) static 
D) true

Question 3

TASC, or team-administered sexual comprehension, programs, are aimed at treating sexual predators for reintegration back into society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A ____________________ requires an offender to spend a period of time in jail before being placed on probation in the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ requires an offender to spend...

Question 5

In ____________________ , the Court held that both probationers and parolees have a constitutionally limited right to counsel in revocation proceedings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____________________ , the Court held that...

Question 6

A type of probation in which the probationer is not supervised is:

Accepted Answer

A) shock probation. 
B) deferred probation. 
C) split probation. 
D) bench probation.

Question 7

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 1 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.

Question 8

What is the practice that permitted convicted offenders to remain free if they agreed to take care of their debt obligation with the state?

Accepted Answer

A) banishment 
B) judicial reprieve 
C) probation 
D) recognizance

Question 9

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 1 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

Question 10

____________________ was designed to require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was designed to require sex offenders...

Question 11

Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ 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 13

Discuss the TASC program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the TASC program....

Question 14

A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:

Accepted Answer

A) post sentencing inquiry. 
B) pre release system interrogatory. 
C) pre sentence investigation. 
D) pre selected investigation.

Question 15

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. There, he learns about Minnesota's Community Corrections Act. Governor Jones is also surprised to learn about the reasons people are on probation. If Governor Jones' state is similar to national statistics, what offense have the largest percentage of probationers been convicted of?

Accepted Answer

A) domestic violence 
B) property offenses 
C) arson 
D) none of the above

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

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Deferred prosecution programs appear to be a good option for most first offenders because they avoid the stigma of a criminal record and reduce the volume of persons going through the criminal justice process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain community corrections acts and their common characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain community corrections acts and their common...

Exam 3: Community Corrections Diversion and Probation

Research shows that the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) model can cut recidivism of high-risk offenders by as much as ____________________ percent.

TASC, or team-administered sexual comprehension, programs, are aimed at treating sexual predators for reintegration back into society.

A ____________________ requires an offender to spend a period of time in jail before being placed on probation in the community.

In ____________________ , the Court held that both probationers and parolees have a constitutionally limited right to counsel in revocation proceedings.

A type of probation in which the probationer is not supervised is:

What is the practice that permitted convicted offenders to remain free if they agreed to take care of their debt obligation with the state?

____________________ was designed to require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies.

Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.

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

Discuss the TASC program.

A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:

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

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

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

Deferred prosecution programs appear to be a good option for most first offenders because they avoid the stigma of a criminal record and reduce the volume of persons going through the criminal justice process.

Explain community corrections acts and their common characteristics.