Question 1

What type of sentencing model works best for inmates to reduce their time imprisoned?

Accepted Answer

Indeterminate sentencing allows for parole and early release based on behavior and rehabilitation, potentially reducing time served.

Question 2

The Elmira Reformatory implemented all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

The Elmira Reformatory focused on rehabilitation through education, labor, and privileges for good behavior, rather than using corporal punishment.

Question 3

What factor did not lead to the move to abolish parole in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which two statements below best capture the dual meaning of parole?

Accepted Answer

Parole involves both the conditional release of an offender from incarceration (A) and the period of supervision in the community (C).

Question 5

Which of the following release mechanisms do not require supervision of offenders in the community?

Accepted Answer

Expiration release occurs when an offender has served the full term of their sentence and is released without any further supervision in the community.

Question 6

Set shortly before arrival to prison, a ____________________ is when the inmate will be released assuming the inmate does not violate any laws or prison rules and continues to follow any treatment or other programs while incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A presumptive parole date is set assuming the inmate complies with all rules and requirements, indicating when they will be released if no violations occur.

Question 7

Most members of state parole boards are elected.

Accepted Answer

Most members of state parole boards are appointed, not elected, often by the governor or other state officials.

Question 8

State X's parole board is comprised of individuals who are part of the department of corrections. What type of board does state X have?

Accepted Answer

A consolidated parole board is one that is part of the department of corrections, as opposed to being independent or autonomous.

Question 9

The United States Supreme Court has held that discretionary parole is a right of offenders and should be protected.

Accepted Answer

The United States Supreme Court has not held that discretionary parole is a right; it is considered a privilege and not a guaranteed entitlement for offenders.

Question 10

Research confirms that persons released under conditional supervision tend to recidivate ________________ than those who are released outright without any supervision.

Accepted Answer

Conditional supervision provides support and monitoring, which can help reduce the likelihood of reoffending compared to those released without supervision.

Question 11

Consider the following factors that often appear on instruments that assess risk for parole success. Which ones are static factors and which ones are dynamic factors?
-Age when first admitted to a correctional facility

Accepted Answer

Age when first admitted to a correctional facility is a static factor because it cannot be changed.

Question 12

Consider the following factors that often appear on instruments that assess risk for parole success. Which ones are static factors and which ones are dynamic factors?
-Prior incarcerations

Accepted Answer

Prior incarcerations are a static factor because they cannot be changed.

Question 13

Consider the following factors that often appear on instruments that assess risk for parole success. Which ones are static factors and which ones are dynamic factors?
-Prison infractions and other disciplinary actions during incarceration

Accepted Answer

Prison infractions and other disciplinary actions during incarceration are considered dynamic factors because they can change over time and may be influenced by the individual's behavior and circumstances while in prison.

Question 14

Consider the following factors that often appear on instruments that assess risk for parole success. Which ones are static factors and which ones are dynamic factors?
-Participation in treatment program in prison

Accepted Answer

Participation in a treatment program in prison is a dynamic factor because it can change over time and can be influenced by the individual's actions and decisions. Static factors, on the other hand, are unchangeable characteristics such as age at first offense or criminal history.

Question 15

Consider the following factors that often appear on instruments that assess risk for parole success. Which ones are static factors and which ones are dynamic factors?
-The offense that led the offender to the current prison sentence.

Accepted Answer

The offense that led to the current prison sentence is a static factor because it is a historical fact that cannot be changed. Static factors are fixed and do not change over time.

Question 16

Even those under mandatory supervised release are supervised by parole officers.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory supervised release is a period of supervision following incarceration, and individuals are typically supervised by parole officers during this time.

Question 17

Which contacts noted below that parole officers make on their clients' behalf would not be considered a collateral type?

Accepted Answer

Emails to the parolee are direct communications with the parolee themselves, not with a third party or collateral contact.

Question 18

What type of parole requires little to no contact with the parole officer over the length of time under supervision?

Accepted Answer

Administrative parole typically involves minimal contact with a parole officer, as it is designed for individuals who are considered low risk and require less supervision.

Question 19

Parole officers with special caseloads might supervise offenders who?

Accepted Answer

Parole officers with special caseloads often supervise offenders with specific needs or risks, such as mental health issues, certain types of crimes like sex offenses, and substance use disorders.

Question 20

Parole revocation for a technical violation is automatic.

Accepted Answer

Parole revocation for a technical violation is not automatic; it typically involves a hearing where the circumstances are reviewed before a decision is made.

Quiz 6: Parole and Reentry