Question 1

Noninstitutional corrections refers to correctional activities that:

Accepted Answer

Noninstitutional corrections are corrections that are not directly related to incarceration or institutional care. These may include community-based programs such as probation, parole, electronic monitoring, community service, and drug treatment programs.

Question 2

Among all the correctional programs,boot camps are primarily promoted as a means of:

Accepted Answer

Boot camps are primarily promoted as a means of alleviating prison crowding. They are seen as a way to reduce prison populations by providing an alternative to traditional incarceration for non-violent offenders. However, their effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates has been debated and may actually contribute to higher revocation rates.

Question 3

Community service is a burdensome penalty that is inexpensive to administer.

Accepted Answer

Community service does not require expensive equipment or facilities and can be easily organized and supervised by local officials or non-profit organizations, making it a cost-effective penalty. However, it can still be a burden on the individual performing the service, as it often requires a significant amount of time and effort.

Question 4

Family Drug Court targets parental substance abuse in juvenile abuse,neglect,and dependency cases.

Accepted Answer

Family Drug Court is specifically designed to address cases in which parental substance abuse is a contributing factor to juvenile abuse, neglect, or dependency. The court provides a comprehensive approach to addressing substance abuse and improving parenting skills, with the goal of reunification of families and reducing the likelihood of future involvement with the child welfare system.

Question 5

A day reporting center (DRC)allows participants to return home in the evenings,but they are required to maintain a strict schedule that is closely monitored.

Accepted Answer

A day reporting center allows participants to return home each evening but they must adhere to a strict schedule and be closely monitored.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of community corrections?

Accepted Answer

Community corrections redefines the offender population for whom incarceration is most appropriate by providing alternatives to traditional incarceration, such as probation or parole, for low-level offenders. Options such as community service, electronic monitoring, and drug treatment programs are used for rehabilitative purposes.

Question 7

A medium-security correctional setting that offenders are permitted to leave regularly-unaccompanied by staff-for work,education,or vocational programs,or treatment in the community but require them to return to a locked facility each evening is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A residential reentry center allows offenders to leave for work, education, or treatment but requires them to return to the facility each evening.

Question 8

Drug courts are less cost-effective when compared to incarceration.

Accepted Answer

Drug courts have been found to be more cost-effective than incarceration, as they reduce the likelihood of recidivism and help individuals get treatment for their addiction, which can lead to long-term savings for the criminal justice system and society as a whole.

Question 9

Which of the following is an objective of residential reentry centers?

Accepted Answer

The objective of residential reentry centers, also known as halfway houses or community correctional centers, is to facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders into society. This is achieved by providing a supportive environment, access to programs and services such as employment assistance, counseling, and substance abuse treatment, and supervision to ensure compliance with the conditions of their release. The other choices (A, B, and C) are not goals of these centers and would undermine their purpose.

Question 10

Community service cannot be scaled to the seriousness of the crime.

Accepted Answer

Community service can be tailored or scaled to match the seriousness of the crime, allowing for a proportionate response that can vary in hours or type of service required.

Question 11

A short institutional term of confinement that includes a physical regimen designed to develop self-discipline,respect for authority,responsibility,and a sense of accomplishment is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Boot camps are short-term programs that use military-style discipline and physical training to instill self-discipline, respect for authority, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in participants.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of remote-location monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Remote-location monitoring allows offenders to maintain employment and support their families, contributing to rehabilitation.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the Community Corrections Acts (CCAs)?

Accepted Answer

CCAs decentralize authority and engage communities in the process of reintegrating offenders into society. This means that CCAs involve local communities in the development and implementation of community corrections programs, allowing for a more collaborative and community-based approach to addressing the needs of offenders. This approach is seen as more effective than traditional correctional strategies that rely solely on punitive measures and are often disconnected from the communities they serve. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the nature or purpose of CCAs.

Question 14

In comparison with the aims of other types of courts,those of the drug court are much less punitive and more healing and restorative in nature.

Accepted Answer

Drug courts aim to address the root causes of substance abuse and offer treatment, support, and rehabilitation, rather than just punishment. This focus on recovery and restoration is different from the punitive approaches of other types of courts.

Question 15

Intermediate sanctions are more restrictive than prison but less restrictive than traditional probation.

Accepted Answer

Intermediate sanctions are less restrictive than prison but more restrictive than traditional probation.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about a residential reentry center?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 17

A day fine gets its name from how much a burglar can steal in one day.

Accepted Answer

A day fine is a type of punishment in some European countries where the fine is calculated based on the offender's daily income. It has nothing to do with the amount a burglar can steal in one day.

Question 18

Day reporting centers differ from other intermediate sanctions in that they are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Day reporting centers focus on rehabilitation by providing structured programs and services to help offenders reintegrate into society, unlike other sanctions that may not emphasize rehabilitation as strongly.

Question 19

Evidence-based research on intensive supervision probation shows that restraining offenders in the community by increasing surveillance over their activities guarantees a reduction in their criminal activities.

Accepted Answer

While intensive supervision probation does involve increased surveillance and monitoring of offenders, research findings on its effectiveness have been mixed. Some studies have shown no impact or even negative effects on recidivism rates, while others have found modest reductions in certain types of criminal behavior. More research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of intensive supervision probation as a form of community-based correctional intervention.

Question 20

The planning process for introducing day fines is unique for each jurisdiction,depending on its organizational structure,traditions,personalities,and legal culture.

Accepted Answer

The planning process for introducing day fines will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction due to factors such as organizational structure, traditions, personalities, and legal culture. Therefore, it is true that the planning process is unique for each jurisdiction.

Quiz 5: Intermediate Sanctions: Between Probation and Incarceration