Question 1

What percentage of people on supervision are on regular caseloads?

Accepted Answer

The majority of people on supervision are on regular caseloads, with approximately 80% being the correct figure. This indicates that a significant portion of those under supervision are monitored through standard procedures and protocols.

Question 2

The best way to assign offenders to officers is:

Accepted Answer

Matching offenders with staff based on the characteristics of both the officer and the offender allows for a more personalized approach to supervision, which can lead to better outcomes in terms of rehabilitation and recidivism reduction. This method considers the specific needs and risks of the offender, as well as the skills and experience of the officer, creating a more effective supervisory relationship.

Question 3

which ones of the following are variations of the horizontal model?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (geographic balancing, caseload balancing, and specialized caseload balancing) are variations of the horizontal model, which is a method used in various fields (such as law, healthcare, and project management) to distribute work or responsibilities across different sectors, regions, or specialties to achieve efficiency and balance.

Question 4

A vertical model takes into account multiple factors before assigning a case.

Accepted Answer

A vertical model assigns cases to caseworkers based on multiple factors, such as case type, caseworker experience, and caseworker workload.

Question 5

When examining the probation and parole officer's workload it is not important to understand the risk of the offenders being served.

Accepted Answer

Understanding the risk of the offenders being served is crucial for probation and parole officers to prioritize their workload and allocate resources effectively to reduce recidivism and ensure community safety.

Question 6

There are 2 primary approaches to supervision strategies: Select one of the two types.

Accepted Answer

Casework is a primary approach to supervision strategies that involves working with individuals or families to provide support and guidance.

Question 7

Using a brokerage role, the probation officer is likely to connect offenders to other resources, make referrals, and monitor compliance.

Accepted Answer

A probation officer acting in a brokerage role facilitates connections between offenders and community resources, makes referrals to necessary services, and oversees the offenders' compliance with probation terms, including their engagement with these resources.

Question 8

An officer working as an advocate for a probationer would likely do which of the following:

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An officer working as an advocate for a probationer would likely engage in activities that support the probationer's reintegration into society and help them access necessary services. This includes meeting with potential employers to discuss the possibility of hiring individuals with criminal histories (A) and connecting with social service agencies to coordinate services that the probationer may need (C). Working with police to find probationers who have absconded (B) is more aligned with a supervisory or enforcement role rather than an advocacy role.

Question 9

Identify the barriers of a brokerage approach.

Accepted Answer

Barriers of a brokerage approach include a lack of relationship between the officer and probationer (A) and limited resources available (B). Option C is not a barrier; it is actually a goal or function of the brokerage approach.

Question 10

What should the role of probation and parole officers be?

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Question 11

How does an agency's philosophy influence the work done by probation and parole officers?

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Question 12

Should probation and parole officers be held accountable if offenders reoffend? Why?

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Question 13

Describe the difference between a probation officer who operates like a referee and one who operates like a coach.

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Question 14

Why would officers who are service-oriented be more effective in reducing recidivism than those who are focused more on control?

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Question 15

How will offenders be selected for drug testing?

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Question 16

Will you test for every drug every time you take a sample?

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Question 17

How will you ensure fairness?

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Question 18

What do you suggest should be done with those offenders who have a positive result?

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Question 19

How will you evaluate whether drug testing is effective (be sure to include the outcome indicators you plan to examine)?

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Quiz 8: Supervision Strategies and Delivering Services to Offenders