Question 1

The____________  assumes that offenders are victims of society and their environment who need to be cured.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The____________  assumes that offenders are victims of...

Question 2

The oldest community-based correctional program is

Accepted Answer

A)  day reporting. 
B)  house arrest. 
C)  parole. 
D)  probation. 
E)  curfews.

Question 3

Identify and discuss the various correctional alternatives currently being used in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and discuss the various correctional alternatives...

Question 4

is a proactive view that sees corrections as a way to prevent future criminal actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversion 
B)  Deterrence 
C)  Deferring 
D)  Retribution 
E)  Restitution

Question 5

Deterrence aimed at offenders so they will not return to a life of crime is________________________ deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A)  general 
B)  routine 
C)  specific 
D)  incidental 
E)  random

Question 6

Which response to crime is proactive in that it focuses on the future needs of offenders as well as the needs of the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  retribution 
B)  rehabilitation 
C)  recidivism 
D)  restitution 
E)  incarceration

Question 7

The weakest component of the juvenile system is

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic monitoring. 
B)  house arrest. 
C)  aftercare 
D)  shock incarceration. 
E)  parole.

Question 8

Incarceration is being released from prison before the end of one's official sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Corrections

The____________ assumes that offenders are victims of society and their environment who need to be cured.