Question 1

Most parole boards are administratively consolidated with the department of corrections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most parole boards are administratively consolidated with...

Question 2

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Used to verify,either through phone lines or radio signals,that offenders are at their designated locations at particular times

Accepted Answer

Home confinement/electronic monitoring is used to ensure that offenders stay at their designated locations at particular times.

Answer: A
 Intensive-supervision probation and parole may include electronic monitoring to verify offenders' compliance with the conditions of their release.

Answer: C
 Structured fines, or day fines, require offenders to pay a fine based on their ability to pay, which is determined by a formula that takes into account their income and other factors.

Note: Day reporting centers and halfway houses do not match the provided characteristic.

Question 3

Revocation can be recommended for two general categories of violations: the commission of new offenses and technical violations.

Accepted Answer

Revocation can be recommended for both commission of new offenses and technical violations.

Question 4

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Serves parolees,prereleases,probationers,pretrial detainees,and persons on furlough from prison

Accepted Answer

Halfway Houses serve a variety of individuals including parolees, prereleases, probationers, pretrial detainees, and persons on furlough from prison, providing a transitional living environment.

Question 5

There are two general categories of legal issues that relate to parole: parolees' civil rights and the liabilities of parole officials.

Accepted Answer

Parolees have certain civil rights that must be upheld by parole officials, and parole officials may also face liability for any mistakes or negligence in the parole process.

Question 6

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Drawbacks include collection problems and the cumulative effect of monetary penalties

Accepted Answer

Structured fines, or day fines, are a type of intermediate sanction that involve a fine based on the offender's ability to pay, with the goal of making the punishment more equitable. However, drawbacks include the difficulty of collecting fines from offenders and the potential for the cumulative effect of monetary penalties to be counterproductive.

Answer: D
 Home confinement/electronic monitoring is an intermediate sanction that involves requiring an offender to remain in their home or a specified location, with electronic monitoring to ensure compliance. Drawbacks include potential problems with the technology and enforcement, as well as concerns about the effects of isolation.

Answer: A
 Intensive-supervision probation and parole involves close supervision and monitoring of an offender, often including frequent check-ins, drug testing, and other restrictions. Drawbacks include the significant cost of intensive supervision and concerns about the potential for stigmatization and discriminatory treatment of offenders.

Possible additional answer: E
 Halfway houses are residential facilities designed to provide a structured environment for offenders who are transitioning out of prison or jail. Drawbacks include concerns about the quality of services provided, potential problems with management and staff, and a lack of consistency in the treatment of residents.

Question 7

"Dangerous men" are parolees who are not necessarily prone to violent behavior; they are merely unpredictable.

Accepted Answer

"Dangerous men" are not necessarily prone to violent behavior; they are characterized by being unpredictable.

Question 8

Net-widening occurs when the offenders placed in a program like ISP are not the offenders for whom the program was intended.

Accepted Answer

Net-widening occurs when a program is intended for certain offenders but ends up including a wider range of offenders who may not need or benefit from the program, often resulting in increased punishments for minor offenses.

Question 9

Research shows that the vast majority of inmates on furlough flee and/or commit serious offenses.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not entirely accurate. There have been instances where inmates on furlough have fled and/or committed serious offenses, but it is not the "vast majority." Research has shown that the rate of recidivism (the likelihood of committing a new offense) for inmates on furlough is actually lower than for those who are released from prison without furlough. However, this may vary depending on the specific conditions and restrictions of each furlough program.

Question 10

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Program components commonly focus on work,education,counseling,and community service

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following intermediate sanctions to the...

Question 11

In general,the recidivism figures associated with probation are substantially lower than those associated with incarceration.

Accepted Answer

Studies often show that recidivism rates for individuals who have been incarcerated are similar to or higher than those for individuals who are placed on probation. This is because incarceration can exacerbate the factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as social isolation and unemployment, while probation can allow for more rehabilitative support and monitoring within the community.

Question 12

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Provides stricter conditions,closer supervision,and more treatment services than traditional probation and parole

Accepted Answer

Intensive-Supervision Probation and Parole provides stricter conditions, closer supervision, and more treatment services than traditional probation and parole.

Answer: B
 Day Reporting Centers provide stricter conditions, closer supervision, and more treatment services than traditional probation and parole.

Answer: C
 Structured Fines, or Day Fines are a financial sanction that allows for punishment to be distributed based on the severity of the offense and the offender's ability to pay.

Answer: D
 Home Confinement/Electronic Monitoring provides stricter conditions and closer supervision than traditional probation and parole by monitoring an offender's location and movements.

Answer: E
 Halfway Houses provide closer supervision and treatment services for offenders transitioning from prison to their communities.

Question 13

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Provides offenders with a temporary period of highly structured and supportive living so that they will be better prepared to function independently in the community upon discharge

Accepted Answer

Halfway houses provide offenders with a temporary period of highly structured and supportive living to help them function independently in the community upon release.

Answer: D
 Home confinement/electronic monitoring can provide a level of supervision and accountability for offenders while allowing them to remain in their communities and maintain employment.

Answer: B
 Day reporting centers require offenders to report to a facility on a regular schedule where they may participate in treatment programs, receive job training or counseling, or have their compliance with probation or parole conditions monitored.

Answer: C
 Structured fines, or day fines, require offenders to pay a fine equal to a portion of their daily income, making the punishment more proportional to their ability to pay.

Answer: A
 Intensive-supervision probation and parole can provide intensive monitoring and treatment services for high-risk offenders, including frequent check-ins, drug testing, and counseling.

Question 14

The staff of community correctional programs has two potentially competing roles: law enforcement and helping offenders identify and address their problems and needs.

Accepted Answer

Community correctional program staff must balance their role as enforcers of the law with their responsibilities to help offenders address their problems and needs in order to reduce recidivism rates. This can create tension and require careful management.

Question 15

Research clearly suggests that a large number of offenders placed in halfway houses do not successfully complete their programs.

Accepted Answer

Research has indeed indicated that a significant proportion of offenders placed in halfway houses do not complete their programs successfully. Factors that can contribute to this include inadequate support, financial challenges, lack of access to employment and education, and difficulties with substance abuse and mental health.

Question 16

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Offenders are permitted to live at home but must report regularly to confer with staff about supervision and treatment matters

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following intermediate sanctions to the...

Question 17

There is usually a low degree of consistency between the sentencing recommendation in the PSI report and the actual sentence handed down by the judge.

Accepted Answer

Judges often rely heavily on the Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) report's sentencing recommendations, leading to a high degree of consistency between the report's recommendations and the actual sentence.

Question 18

In all states,probation administration is a local function.

Accepted Answer

Probation administration varies by state; in some states, it is managed at the state level, while in others, it is handled locally by counties or municipalities.

Question 19

Organized temporary release programs date back to the 1960s in American corrections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organized temporary release programs date back to...

Question 20

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Provides inescapable supervision,such as multiple weekly contacts between officers and clients and frequent testing for drug use

Accepted Answer

Intensive-Supervision Probation and Parole provides inescapable supervision with multiple weekly contacts and frequent drug testing.

Answer: D
 Home Confinement/Electronic Monitoring provides inescapable supervision by restricting the offender's movement and requiring them to wear an electronic monitoring device.

Answer: E
 Halfway Houses provide inescapable supervision by requiring the offender to reside at the facility and adhere to a strict curfew and program requirements.

Quiz 12: Community Corrections

Most parole boards are administratively consolidated with the department of corrections.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Used to verify,either through phone lines or radio signals,that offenders are at their designated locations at particular times

Revocation can be recommended for two general categories of violations: the commission of new offenses and technical violations.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Serves parolees,prereleases,probationers,pretrial detainees,and persons on furlough from prison

There are two general categories of legal issues that relate to parole: parolees' civil rights and the liabilities of parole officials.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Drawbacks include collection problems and the cumulative effect of monetary penalties

"Dangerous men" are parolees who are not necessarily prone to violent behavior; they are merely unpredictable.

Net-widening occurs when the offenders placed in a program like ISP are not the offenders for whom the program was intended.

Research shows that the vast majority of inmates on furlough flee and/or commit serious offenses.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Program components commonly focus on work,education,counseling,and community service

In general,the recidivism figures associated with probation are substantially lower than those associated with incarceration.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Provides stricter conditions,closer supervision,and more treatment services than traditional probation and parole

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Provides offenders with a temporary period of highly structured and supportive living so that they will be better prepared to function independently in the community upon discharge

The staff of community correctional programs has two potentially competing roles: law enforcement and helping offenders identify and address their problems and needs.

Research clearly suggests that a large number of offenders placed in halfway houses do not successfully complete their programs.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Offenders are permitted to live at home but must report regularly to confer with staff about supervision and treatment matters

There is usually a low degree of consistency between the sentencing recommendation in the PSI report and the actual sentence handed down by the judge.

In all states,probation administration is a local function.

Organized temporary release programs date back to the 1960s in American corrections.

Match the following intermediate sanctions to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Provides inescapable supervision,such as multiple weekly contacts between officers and clients and frequent testing for drug use