Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a static factor? ​

Accepted Answer

Static factors are characteristics that cannot be changed, such as an individual's past history. A history of abuse is an example of a static factor because it is an unchangeable part of an individual's past.

Question 2

Employment status, substance abuse, and lack of housing are all considered _____ factors. ​

Accepted Answer

Dynamic factors are those that can change over time, such as employment status, substance abuse, and housing situation. Static factors, on the other hand, do not change, such as past criminal history or age.

Question 3

Management that an officer maintains over offenders committed to his or her custody is termed ​

Accepted Answer

"Supervision" is the most appropriate term to describe the management of offenders that an officer maintains over those committed to his or her custody. "Punishment" refers to the infliction of a penalty or penalty imposed as a consequence of a crime. "Conditions" may refer to rules or restrictions imposed on an offender while under supervision, but it does not encompass the entire concept of custody management. "Constructive custody" is not a commonly used term in the criminal justice field.

Question 4

The __________ is a 54-item scale that assigns a numerical value to many of the same factors identified in the presentence report. It is completed by an officer who interviews the offender.

Accepted Answer

The LSI-R (Level of Service Inventory-Revised) is a 54-item scale that is often used to assess the risk and needs of offenders. It includes factors such as criminal history, education, employment, substance abuse, and community ties. The scale is completed by an officer who interviews the offender, and it assigns a numerical value to many of the same factors that are identified in the presentence report.

Question 5

With respect to client supervision, a _________ contact is considered to be the most time consuming but is also the most valuable type of face-to-face contact for both the offender and the supervising officer.

Accepted Answer

Field contacts involve meeting with the client in person, typically at their home or workplace. These contacts are considered the most time consuming because of the travel involved, but they are also the most valuable because they allow the supervising officer to observe the client's living environment and assess their progress in meeting the conditions of supervision. Direct, primary, and collateral contacts may also be important, but they do not necessarily involve meeting with the client in person.

Question 6

Measuring an offender's propensity to commit further criminal activity is known as ___________. ​

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment is the process of evaluating the likelihood that an offender will engage in future criminal behavior.

Question 7

__________ is the process of determining whether probationers and parolees are continuing to meet the conditions imposed by the court or the parole board.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the process of determining whether...

Question 8

A ________ issue is an identified problem, offender characteristic, or pattern of conduct that requires intervention to overcome or change. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ issue is an identified problem,...

Question 9

Using a validated quantitative instrument to identify characteristics, conditions, or behavioral problems that limit an offender's motivation or that might be linked with criminal behavior is known as ​

Accepted Answer

The use of a validated quantitative instrument to identify characteristics, conditions, or behavioral problems that limit an offender's motivation or that might be linked with criminal behavior is known as a needs assessment. Risk analysis involves assessing an offender's likelihood of committing future offenses, treatment supervision involves monitoring an offender's progress in treatment programs, and a personality inventory assesses an individual's personality traits and characteristics.

Question 10

Number of arrests, prior convictions, and a history of abuse are known as _____ factors. ​

Accepted Answer

These are known as "static" factors, meaning they are historical and unchangeable aspects of a person's life. They are often used in risk assessment tools to predict the likelihood of future criminal behavior.

Question 11

A ____________ plan includes the main goals the offender will work on during probation/parole, how the offender must pursue those goals, the strengths the offender has to draw upon, and how the officer can help the offender meet those goals. ​

Accepted Answer

A case treatment plan is a comprehensive plan developed by probation/parole officers to address the offender's individualized needs and reduce the risk of recidivism. It includes specific goals, strategies, and interventions tailored to the offender's circumstances, as well as ongoing monitoring and evaluation of progress. Risk assessment, offender assessment, and individualized action plans may be components of the case treatment plan, but they do not encompass all of its elements.

Question 12

_____ refers to the number of individuals or cases on probation or parole that an officer can supervise effectively. ​

Accepted Answer

Caseload refers to the number of individuals or cases on probation or parole that an officer can supervise effectively. Treatment load, client load, and assessment load are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 13

The first step in the supervision process is ​

Accepted Answer

The initial interview is the first step in the supervision process as it sets the stage for understanding the supervisee's needs and goals.

Question 14

Mixing low-risk offenders with high-risk offenders in the same program has been found to ​

Accepted Answer

Mixing low-risk offenders with high-risk offenders in the same program has been found to increase recidivism. This is because high-risk offenders may negatively influence low-risk offenders and increase the likelihood of them engaging in criminal behavior. Additionally, programs tailored to high-risk offenders may not be effective for low-risk offenders, leading to negative outcomes for both groups. It is generally more effective to separate offenders based on their risk level and provide them with targeted interventions.

Question 15

____________ contacts, such as teachers, employers, or relatives, are valuable for probation/parole officers to speak with since these individuals have direct contact with the offender. ​

Accepted Answer

Collateral contacts are individuals who have direct contact with the offender and can provide valuable information to the probation or parole officer. This includes teachers, employers, relatives, and other individuals who are not the primary focus of the supervision, but who can provide insight into the offender's behavior and compliance with conditions. Secondary contacts would be those who have indirect contact with the offender, such as neighbors or friends, while indirect contacts would be those who have no contact at all with the offender but may provide information through other means (such as records or documents). Direct contacts would be the offender themselves.

Question 16

At the lowest level of supervision, there may be no requirement that the probationer personally visit or contact a probation officer. Rather, the probationer may be required to call in and leave a message on a voice-recorded line, or mail in a verification of address and employment. This level of supervision is known as _________ supervision. ​

Accepted Answer

This level of supervision is known as administrative supervision, which involves minimal contact with a probation officer and focuses on administrative tasks such as verifying the probationer's address and employment status.

Question 17

___________________ supervision allows probation and parole officers to leave their department and conduct field visits. ​

Accepted Answer

Neighborhood-based supervision is a type of supervision that focuses on the community surrounding the probationer or parolee. This allows officers to leave their department and conduct field visits to ensure compliance with court orders and to monitor behavior. The other options, client-specific, proactive, and home health, do not accurately describe this type of supervision.

Question 18

Verification of the probationer or parolee's situation and whereabouts by means of the officer speaking with a third party who knows the offender personally, such as a family member, friend, or employer, is known as ________ contact. ​

Accepted Answer

Collateral contact refers to the communication between the probation/parole officer and a third party who has knowledge about the offender's situation and whereabouts. This type of contact is a valuable tool for verifying the offender's compliance with the terms of their supervision. Field and office contacts refer to the location of the meeting between the officer and the probationer/parolee. Face-to-face contact is a broader term that can refer to any type of interaction between the officer and offender, whether in person or via video conference, phone call, or other means of communication.

Question 19

A procedure that consists of assessing the risks posed by an offender, identifying the supervision issues, and selecting an appropriate supervision strategy is known as ______________. ​

Accepted Answer

The procedure described in the question is known as classification. Actuarial evaluation and needs assessment are components of the classification process, but do not encompass the entire procedure. Categorization is a term that is sometimes used interchangeably with classification, but it is not the most precise term to describe the specific process outlined in the question.

Question 20

A(n) _________ is an individualized, written document that clarifies how each court-ordered condition is to be fulfilled by the offender and the supervising officer in the context of the risks and needs posed. ​

Accepted Answer

A case plan is designed to specify how an offender will fulfill each court-ordered condition with the help of their supervising officer. It takes into account the unique risks and needs of the offender to determine the most effective way of reducing their likelihood of reoffending. Collateral contact refers to the process of gathering information about an offender from people in their social network, a PSI (pre-sentence investigation) report is prepared for the court prior to sentencing to provide information on the offender's background, circumstances, and criminal history, and the LSI-R (Level of Service Inventory-Revised) is a risk-assessment tool used to evaluate offenders' risk levels.

Quiz 5: Case Management Using Risk Needs Responsivity

Which of the following is an example of a static factor? ​

Employment status, substance abuse, and lack of housing are all considered _____ factors. ​

Management that an officer maintains over offenders committed to his or her custody is termed ​

The __________ is a 54-item scale that assigns a numerical value to many of the same factors identified in the presentence report. It is completed by an officer who interviews the offender.

With respect to client supervision, a _________ contact is considered to be the most time consuming but is also the most valuable type of face-to-face contact for both the offender and the supervising officer.

Measuring an offender's propensity to commit further criminal activity is known as ___________. ​

__________ is the process of determining whether probationers and parolees are continuing to meet the conditions imposed by the court or the parole board.

A ________ issue is an identified problem, offender characteristic, or pattern of conduct that requires intervention to overcome or change. ​

Using a validated quantitative instrument to identify characteristics, conditions, or behavioral problems that limit an offender's motivation or that might be linked with criminal behavior is known as ​

Number of arrests, prior convictions, and a history of abuse are known as _____ factors. ​

A ____________ plan includes the main goals the offender will work on during probation/parole, how the offender must pursue those goals, the strengths the offender has to draw upon, and how the officer can help the offender meet those goals. ​

_____ refers to the number of individuals or cases on probation or parole that an officer can supervise effectively. ​

The first step in the supervision process is ​

Mixing low-risk offenders with high-risk offenders in the same program has been found to ​

____________ contacts, such as teachers, employers, or relatives, are valuable for probation/parole officers to speak with since these individuals have direct contact with the offender. ​

___________________ supervision allows probation and parole officers to leave their department and conduct field visits. ​

Verification of the probationer or parolee's situation and whereabouts by means of the officer speaking with a third party who knows the offender personally, such as a family member, friend, or employer, is known as ________ contact. ​

A procedure that consists of assessing the risks posed by an offender, identifying the supervision issues, and selecting an appropriate supervision strategy is known as ______________. ​

A(n) _________ is an individualized, written document that clarifies how each court-ordered condition is to be fulfilled by the offender and the supervising officer in the context of the risks and needs posed. ​

Which of the following is an example of a static factor?

Employment status, substance abuse, and lack of housing are all considered _____ factors.

Management that an officer maintains over offenders committed to his or her custody is termed

Measuring an offender's propensity to commit further criminal activity is known as ___________.

A ________ issue is an identified problem, offender characteristic, or pattern of conduct that requires intervention to overcome or change.

Using a validated quantitative instrument to identify characteristics, conditions, or behavioral problems that limit an offender's motivation or that might be linked with criminal behavior is known as

Number of arrests, prior convictions, and a history of abuse are known as _____ factors.

A ____________ plan includes the main goals the offender will work on during probation/parole, how the offender must pursue those goals, the strengths the offender has to draw upon, and how the officer can help the offender meet those goals.

_____ refers to the number of individuals or cases on probation or parole that an officer can supervise effectively.

The first step in the supervision process is

Mixing low-risk offenders with high-risk offenders in the same program has been found to

____________ contacts, such as teachers, employers, or relatives, are valuable for probation/parole officers to speak with since these individuals have direct contact with the offender.

___________________ supervision allows probation and parole officers to leave their department and conduct field visits.

Verification of the probationer or parolee's situation and whereabouts by means of the officer speaking with a third party who knows the offender personally, such as a family member, friend, or employer, is known as ________ contact.

A procedure that consists of assessing the risks posed by an offender, identifying the supervision issues, and selecting an appropriate supervision strategy is known as ______________.

A(n) _________ is an individualized, written document that clarifies how each court-ordered condition is to be fulfilled by the offender and the supervising officer in the context of the risks and needs posed.