Question 1

Which of the following are elements of integrity in program delivery?

Accepted Answer

A formal model of service delivery is an element of integrity in program delivery as it ensures consistency and adherence to established standards.

Question 2

Studies on the implementation of offender assessment instruments in real-world settings find that

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that even after initial training, significant errors in administering the instrument remain, indicating a need for continued training and supervision.

Question 3

The goal of behavioral treatments with offenders is to

Accepted Answer

Behavioral treatments with offenders aim to alter the density of rewards and costs associated with criminal behavior. This is done to discourage criminal behavior and encourage pro-social behavior. The other options may be components of behavioral treatments but are not the overarching goal.

Question 4

According to the text, appropriate treatment can

Accepted Answer

The text states that appropriate treatment can reduce recidivism, save money in the long run, enhance justice, and promote ethical treatment of offenders. Therefore, option E, all of the above, is the best choice.

Question 5

On average, the effectiveness of treatments that follow the RNR principles in real-world, routine practice is

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of treatments that follow the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) principles in real-world, routine practice is generally about half of the effect size found in demonstration projects. This reduction in effectiveness can be attributed to various factors, including challenges in implementation fidelity, differences in staff training and resources, and variations in client engagement and adherence to the program.

Question 6

The allegiance effect refers to

Accepted Answer

The allegiance effect refers to the finding that effect size is greater when the author(s) of the assessment instrument/treatment program are involved in the evaluation. This suggests that the involvement and investment of the creators can influence their belief and commitment to the effectiveness of the program being evaluated, which in turn can affect the outcomes.

Question 7

Properly implementing a new offender risk/need instrument requires

Accepted Answer

Properly implementing a new offender risk/need instrument requires staff buy-in to ensure that those who will use the instrument understand its importance and are committed to its success. High-quality training is essential for ensuring that staff are well-prepared to use the instrument accurately and effectively. Post-training monitoring helps to ensure that the instrument is being used as intended and allows for adjustments to be made as needed. Therefore, all of the options (staff buy-in, high-quality training, and post-training monitoring) are necessary components of successful implementation.

Question 8

The Correctional Program Assessment Inventory-2010 (CPAI-2010)

Accepted Answer

The Correctional Program Assessment Inventory-2010 (CPAI-2010) takes the expanded RNR model and translates it into a program checklist. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as CPAI-2010 evaluates the components of a program and not the success or failure of a program. Option B is also incorrect as the CPAI-2010 requires specialized training to use. Option D is incorrect as it can be used to evaluate both correctional programs and agencies. Finally, option E is incorrect as the CPAI-2010 can be used to evaluate any type of correctional program, not just youth criminal justice systems.

Question 9

Indicators of the structuring principle are

Accepted Answer

Indicators of the structuring principle are prosocial modeling, disapproving procriminal behavior, and reinforcing prosocial behavior.

Question 10

The 2011 evaluation of the Strategic Training Initiative in Community Supervision (STICS) by Bonta and colleagues found STICS to be

Accepted Answer

The evaluation found STICS to be about as effective as routine, real-world projects, indicating that it was moderately effective in improving community supervision outcomes. It did not compare the effectiveness of STICS to either STARR or EPICS, so options C, D, and E are not correct. Option A is not fully accurate as it only states that STICS is about as effective as treatment demonstration projects, but does not indicate how effective those projects are compared to real-world projects. Thus, the best choice is B.

Quiz 12: Creating and Maintaining Rnr Adherence: a Real-World Challenge