Question 1

Restorative justice works to remove the barriers between victims and offenders.

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Restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders, aiming to facilitate dialogue, understanding, and agreements between victims and offenders, thereby reducing barriers between them.

Question 2

Describe the development of parole in the United States.

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Question 3

Substantive violations occur when the probationer commits a new criminal offense.

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Substantive violations refer to instances where a probationer commits a new crime, which is a direct violation of the terms of their probation.

Question 4

Probation officers are not responsible for performing searches, seizing evidence, and arranging for drug testing.

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Probation officers are responsible for performing searches, seizing evidence, and arranging for drug testing as part of their duties to monitor and ensure compliance with the conditions of probation.

Question 5

Probation and parole experts agree that officers should not be expected to supervise caseloads of more than 60 offenders at any given time.

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Question 6

Boot camp program utilization has increased dramatically in recent years with the redesigned elements of strenuous workouts, physical agility training, and marching.

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Question 7

Explain some of the factors the judge or prosecutor may take into account when considering a probation violation.

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Question 8

Explain why there is no precise number of offenders a probation or parole officer can be expected to effectively supervise.

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Question 9

Explain how house arrest works.

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Question 10

Judges consider whether the victim was an active or passive participant in the crime when evaluating the eligibility of an offender for probation.

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Judges often take into account the nature of the victim's participation in the crime, among other factors, when determining the suitability of probation for an offender. This assessment can influence the decision on whether probation is appropriate, based on the circumstances of the crime and the roles of those involved.

Question 11

What three elements need to be present for an intervention to be an effective alternative to incarceration?

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Question 12

Active forms of electronic monitoring give supervising officers real-time information related to the offender's location and what they are doing at any given time.

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Question 13

House arrest is an alternative to incarceration whereby offenders are detained at home and often electronically monitored.

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House arrest is indeed an alternative to traditional incarceration, where offenders are confined to their homes instead of being sent to prison, often with the use of electronic monitoring devices to ensure compliance with the terms of their detention.

Question 14

A real alternative to incarceration needs to be able to incapacitate, must be unpleasant enough to deter, and must provide real and credible protection for the community.

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Alternatives to incarceration, to be effective, must indeed incapacitate individuals to prevent them from committing further crimes, be sufficiently unpleasant to serve as a deterrent, and ensure the safety and protection of the community, aligning with the principles of punishment, deterrence, and public safety.

Question 15

What are some of the shared functions of probation and parole officers?

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Question 16

Describe how day reporting centers operate.

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Question 17

Despite the name, intensive supervision does not constitute a tremendous strain on offenders, who would much rather be on intensive supervision than incarcerated.

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Intensive supervision can be a significant strain on offenders due to strict requirements and constant monitoring, which can be more stressful than incarceration for some individuals.

Question 18

Describe the relative pros and cons of intensive supervision for offenders.

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Question 19

Discuss the negative impact of high caseload numbers on probation and parole officers' ability to supervise offenders.

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Question 20

Illustrate the rationale behind using restorative justice principles in community corrections.

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Quiz 14: Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration