Question 1

Which of the following factors does the need principle focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  basic needs 
B)  situational needs 
C)  non-criminogenic needs 
D)  criminogenic needs

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true of probation in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an incredibly versatile sentencing option. 
B)  It is granted by an administrative tribunal. 
C)  It is only available to offenders sentenced to two years or less. 
D)  A breach may result in an extension of the probation period.

Question 3

What does research about the experiences of probationers indicate? What do you think about these findings? Do they support the current practice of probation as an alternative to imprisonment? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The majority of diversionary programs require offenders to admit responsibility for their offence(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does intensive supervision probation entail? How is it different from regular probation?

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Question 6

Identify the four situations or sentences in which probation is optional but not required.

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Question 7

Explain "front-end" versus "back-end" electronic monitoring (EM) in Canada. Identify concerns with EM; in particular, the potential privacy issues associated with EM, net-widening, and the negligible impact on criminal behaviour. The current generation of EM programs in the U.S. employ Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) to monitor the movements of offenders under supervision 24 hours a day as well as to pinpoint their exact location. What you think of this technology? Would you like to see its widespread use across Canada? Discuss the effectiveness of EM according to evaluations conducted on this alternative to confinement.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Following her involvement in a drug-related offence, Renée has been ordered to stay at a halfway house in the community. Which type of this order is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  a concurrent sanction 
B)  an intermediate sanction 
C)  diversion 
D)  a conditional sentence

Question 9

Probation falls under the authority of the provincial/territorial government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mina is an offender who is being assessed by her probation officer. The officer notes that Mina has severe substance abuse issues that need to be addressed in her supervision plan. Which principle is the probation officer applying in her assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the need principle 
B)  the risk principle 
C)  the magnitude principle 
D)  the responsivity principle

Question 11

Discuss the controversy that surrounds the use of conditional sentences in Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as an obstacle to effective probation practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in the number of probation officer applicants and recruits 
B)  growth of special categories of offenders 
C)  increase in the risk/needs profile of offenders on probation 
D)  increase in probation officer caseloads

Question 13

A breach of probation may result in revocation or suspension of the probation sentence, sometimes leading to incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast parole and probation. Identify at least four major differences between the two options. What is the result of a breach of each of these options?

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Question 15

Carrie committed a break-and-enter and used a handgun to gain entrance to the premises.	Which of the following sentencing options CANNOT be used in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic monitoring 
B)  intensive supervision probation 
C)  a conditional sentence 
D)  probation

Question 16

Every province follows a standardized model of probation officer recruitment and training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is NOT true of intensive supervision probation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is generally used in conjunction with electronic monitoring. 
B)  It includes a requirement that offenders get and keep a job. 
C)  It is often used with young offenders. 
D)  It includes more rigorous conditions than traditional probation.

Question 18

Offenders who are serving conditional sentences are supervised in the community by probation officers and are, technically, on probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There is no evidence that intensive supervision probation (ISP) results in cost savings or reductions in prison populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the maximum period of time that a probation order can be in effect in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  two years 
B)  three years 
C)  four years 
D)  five years

Exam 10: Corrections in the Community: Alternatives to Confinement

Which of the following factors does the need principle focus on?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of probation in Canada?

What does research about the experiences of probationers indicate? What do you think about these findings? Do they support the current practice of probation as an alternative to imprisonment? Why or why not?

The majority of diversionary programs require offenders to admit responsibility for their offence(s).

What does intensive supervision probation entail? How is it different from regular probation?

Identify the four situations or sentences in which probation is optional but not required.

Following her involvement in a drug-related offence, Renée has been ordered to stay at a halfway house in the community. Which type of this order is this?

Probation falls under the authority of the provincial/territorial government.

Mina is an offender who is being assessed by her probation officer. The officer notes that Mina has severe substance abuse issues that need to be addressed in her supervision plan. Which principle is the probation officer applying in her assessment?

Discuss the controversy that surrounds the use of conditional sentences in Canada.

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as an obstacle to effective probation practice?

A breach of probation may result in revocation or suspension of the probation sentence, sometimes leading to incarceration.

Compare and contrast parole and probation. Identify at least four major differences between the two options. What is the result of a breach of each of these options?

Carrie committed a break-and-enter and used a handgun to gain entrance to the premises. Which of the following sentencing options CANNOT be used in this case?

Every province follows a standardized model of probation officer recruitment and training.

Which statement is NOT true of intensive supervision probation?

Offenders who are serving conditional sentences are supervised in the community by probation officers and are, technically, on probation.

There is no evidence that intensive supervision probation (ISP) results in cost savings or reductions in prison populations.

What is the maximum period of time that a probation order can be in effect in Canada?