Community Corrections Exam 3 Practice

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• In restorative justice cases, the amount of restitution is determined at which event?
• What type of offenders is Intensive Supervision Program ideally designed for?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of community service?
• What is the primary purpose of house arrest in the context of community corrections?
• What are day fines, also known as structured fines, calculated as?
• What is the approximate daily cost range for GPS supervision?
• The ideal amount of time to spend in a DRC is between ________ days and ________ days.
• Victims of which type of crime are less likely to endorse restorative justice?
• What is the importance of aftercare programs following incarceration?
• Which type of offender was the first wrist-device electronic monitoring unit used for, alongside white collar offenders?
• The Illinois Criminal Justice Authority found that a group of offenders with more time in the DRC (the 70 day and over group) was rearrested and reincarcerated at significantly ______ rates than the control group.
• What is the primary role of a probation officer?
• What is a restriction for eligible candidates in boot camps?
• What are the implications of overcrowding in jails for community corrections?
• In community corrections, which of the following serves as an essential component in rehabilitating offenders?
• What is a primary outcome expected from cognitive-behavioral programs?
• In a traditional criminal justice system, the state acts on behalf of the ________ to punish the offender:
• Which intervention is most associated with positive behavioral change in community corrections?
• How do community service programs benefit both offenders and the community?
• What is a key feature of community corrections programs?
• In Texas, community service is used as a probation condition for more than 75% of which types of cases?
• Why is ongoing training important for community correction personnel?
• What is the primary purpose of electronic monitoring in community corrections?
• Which of the following is a primary goal of community corrections?
• What is the concept that emphasizes using the community to control and reduce crime?
• What are the two main types of staff working at a halfway house?
• What term is often used to describe the conflict between punishment and treatment goals in community corrections?
• What distinguishes parole from probation?
• What distinguishing factor defines residential community correctional facilities?
• What distinguishes a day reporting center from traditional probation services?
• Halfway houses are primarily geared toward which of the following?
• What role do community stakeholders play in community corrections?
• Why might community corrections programs focus on reducing substance abuse among offenders?
• How does case management benefit offenders in community corrections?
• Which characteristic does not typically indicate a higher likelihood of failure in residential community corrections?
• How does the concept of "trauma-informed care" apply to community corrections?
• In the mid-1800s, who opened halfway houses to provide a place for parolees?
• What role do risk assessment tools play in community corrections?
• Halfway houses serve various types of offenders including:
• Which type of individual is not typically housed in halfway houses?
• What is a common objective of community correction programs?
• What is a common issue when evaluating community service programs?
• Who was placed under house arrest for claiming that the earth revolved around the sun?
• One of the roles of a halfway house is to assist with what process?
• House arrest is meant to confine offenders to their homes during the hours when they are not doing which of the following?
• What is the main benefit of electronic monitoring versus incarceration?
• In the 1950s, what did halfway houses begin to provide?
• How does community service contribute to offenders' rehabilitation?
• Intermediate sanctions are more restrictive than which type of sentence?
• What barriers might individuals face when reintegrating into society after incarceration?
• What role does family involvement play in community corrections?
• What is the primary goal of community corrections?
• What is the term used for sentencing individuals who should have received probation to a harsher intermediate sanction?
• What is the term for using satellites to track an offender's exact location?
• In which century did the halfway house originate in the United States?
• Who primarily operates most halfway houses?
• Which of the following is a benefit of electronic monitoring?
• How do effective substance abuse treatment programs influence recidivism rates?
• Which of the following factors can lead to successful outcomes in community corrections?
• What do some victims' groups believe regarding restorative justice initiatives?
• Shock probation involves an offender being sentenced to imprisonment for a short time, followed by which subsequent action?
• Which factor may not directly influence client success in halfway houses?
• Which of the following is not a criticism of house arrest?
• What has research indicated about the effectiveness of mental health courts?
• Case managers and counselors in halfway houses primarily take care of:
• What percent of boot camp graduates had been sentenced to prison after four years in the probation boot camp recidivism study?
• What ancient code mandated restitution laws, including thirty-fold restitution for specific victims?
• Which of the following changes has emerged to save Intensive Supervision Programs from extinction?
• What factors contribute to successful completion of probation?
• What role does support from family play in community corrections?
• Which is a common goal of rehabilitation services in community corrections?
• What is the concept of "justice reinvestment" aimed at?
• How does electronic monitoring typically transmit data?
• How does stable employment affect recidivism rates?
• What is the goal of electronic monitoring systems in community corrections?
• What does "blended sentencing" refer to?
• What is a potential consequence of failing to comply with probation conditions?
• What is a key benefit of effective substance abuse programs?
• Restitution centers are specifically targeted for which group of offenders?
• Which concept emphasizes the role of community relationships in crime prevention?
• What technology aids in the function of electronic monitoring systems?
• What type of facility is a halfway house considered within community corrections?
• Community service, like monetary restitution, is considered to be both _______ and __________.
• Who presented the theory behind reintegrative shaming?
• What are panels consisting of community members who mediate between the court and the offender called?
• What is an intermediate sanction used to confine offenders at home during non-work hours?
• What is the primary focus of community justice initiatives?
• What is a common outcome desired by victims in restorative justice?
• Which of the following best describes the target population of day reporting centers?
• What term describes unpaid service to the public to compensate society for harm done by the offender?
• Most halfway houses utilize a behavior modification program known as a __________ system.
• What challenges do parole officers often face when supervising clients?
• Which group is GPS tracking primarily intended for in most states?
• In community corrections, what is the significance of addressing minor offenses?
• Which factor is critical in determining the success of community correction programs?
• Before the advent of intermediate punishments, the courts primarily had a choice between which two options?
• Which of the following roles primarily oversees individuals on house arrest?
• What characteristic is often deemed most concerning for continued participation in boot camp programs?
• What type of GPS system downloads data through a land-line phone at night?
• What type of offenders does the John P. Craine House specifically serve?
• What role does community involvement play in restorative justice?
• Sentences to DRCs are, on average, ________.
• During electronic monitoring, offenders often have contact with their probation officers on what frequency?
• What is the primary goal of the behavior modification systems used in halfway houses?
• Why is public support vital for community correction initiatives?
• What is a common challenge facing community correction programs?
• Where did the concept of boot camps originate?
• What is the function of parole in the criminal justice system?
• What role does mentorship play in community correction programs?
• In terms of restitution, which costs might not be included in its determination?
• Define "risk-needs-responsivity" in the context of community corrections.
• Restitution in restorative justice primarily aims to address what aspect?
• For juveniles who participated in family group conferencing, what was the most common sanction found?
• Which are typical components of a comprehensive community corrections strategy?
• Which factor is not used to determine the amount of freedom earned by offenders in halfway houses?
• What role does community involvement play in community corrections?
• Which concept refers to the integration of educational programs and employment for those in corrections?
• What can the determination of restitution owed to a victim include?
• What correctional technology is used to monitor the location of offenders under intermediate sanctions?
• How does restorative justice differ from traditional correctional approaches?
• Which psychological intervention is commonly used in community corrections?
• Which practice assumes that family and extended family should remain part of the decision-making in domestic violence cases?
• The CREST program combines a therapeutic community program with which of the following?
• Which type of offender is generally not suitable for a jail work release program?
• Who is responsible for selecting probation boot camp offenders at sentencing?
• Which group in the U.S. combines mainstream criminal justice with indigenous justice?
• What are the benefits of multi-systemic therapy (MST) in community corrections?
• Name a common condition imposed on individuals placed on probation.
• Two approaches to day reporting centers are:
• What type of exclusion zone might an offender convicted of sexual assault against children have?
• What is a characteristic of effective probation supervision?
• Which measure is not typically used to evaluate the effectiveness of restorative justice?
• Which type of community correctional program provides supervision for low-risk offenders?
• Completion rates for electronic monitoring are:
• According to a Bureau of Justice Statistics study, what percentage of felony offenders had paid restitution in full by the time they completed their sentence?
• What is a major challenge in evaluating halfway house programs effectively?
• In community corrections, what is the role of the parole officer?
• What is the impact of housing stability on successful reentry for offenders?
• Work release programs are categorized as both community corrections and which type of program?
• Reintegrative shaming assumes that social bonds have been weakened and must be __________.
• In family group conferencing for juvenile delinquents, which offense was often excluded?
• Work release allows offenders to reside in a facility but be released to the community for what purpose?
• What characteristic is most likely to describe a successful candidate for house arrest?
• The Auburn prison system operated under which system, allowing prisoners to work outside of their cells?
• How do RCCFs support offenders in their transition from incarceration?
• Which of the following is a common issue associated with electronic monitoring?
• In Florida, community control officer caseloads are limited to fewer than how many offenders by statute?
• What do we call areas that offenders are prohibited from entering during GPS tracking?
• Restorative justice focuses on the victim, the offender, and the __________.
• Which type of offenders are typically targeted by intervention programs in community corrections?
• What aspect of community corrections is highlighted by research findings?
• What does the term "incarceration penalty" refer to in community corrections?
• What is the overall goal of community corrections programs?
• The standards in Bearden v. Georgia state that restitution must be paid under which condition?
• In the People v. Ramos case, what did the courts decide about house arrest for pretrial detainees?
• What is defined as the payment of money to victims by the offender for harm caused?
• How can positive reinforcement be utilized in community corrections?
• How can case management improve offender outcomes?
• Community service is often seen as which type of response to crime?
• What is the impact of public policy on community corrections?
• What is a significant focus of restorative justice initiatives according to critics?
• What is the composition of a circle group in restorative justice?
• What major benefit does community service offer to the offenders?
• What is the main function of a halfway house?
• Which of the following states is not one of the most avid users of residential community corrections facilities?
• In which of the following contexts is reintegrative shaming primarily applied?
• Why is electronic monitoring used more frequently than GPS monitoring at present?
• What do reparation boards clarify regarding the offender?
• How do cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) programs assist in community corrections?
• A type of nonresidential, outpatient program based on a three phase levels system where offenders report for a variety of treatment programs, itinerary, and random drug testing is a:
• What gap do prison systems use halfway houses to fill?
• Why are diversion courts important in community corrections?
• What is a key characteristic of diversion programs?
• In restorative justice, who is considered a crucial participant aside from the offender and the victim?
• What is one challenge related to high caseloads for parole officers?
• What is a common role of staff in custody-oriented positions at halfway houses?
• What is the aim of community policing as part of community corrections?
• What can be said about the influence of community support on offenders?
• What sentencing philosophy emphasizes offenders taking responsibility to repair harm done?
• What is a significant challenge faced by community corrections programs?
• What is the significance of diversion programs in community corrections?
• Why do residential community corrections facilities (RCCFs) cost less than jail or prison?
• Which sanction in family group conferencing often involves giving back to the community?
• Why is cultural competence important in community corrections?
• Which of the following is NOT typically a use case for GPS tracking?
• If a defendant can pay restitution but refuses, what is the legal consequence?
• What is a typical eligibility criterion for drug courts?
• Day reporting centers provide all their services in one place and are the most costly type of nonresidential intermediate sanction but DRCs still cost less than:
• DRC programs seem to fare well as a ______ program for prisoners, especially when compared against prisoners who are freed under no supervision and parolees under traditional parole.
• How does community corrections aid in reducing prison population?
• What does the "Broken Windows Theory" suggest?
• There is no one right way to operate a day reporting center. The key is to:
• How do diversion programs impact incarceration rates?
• What are the benefits of using restorative circles in corrections?
• How does house arrest help reduce prison populations?
• Which of the following is not a requirement for residents living in RCCFs or CCCs?
• What is the function of a parole board?
• In which state did organized community service programs first begin in 1966 in the United States?
• What role do victim-offender mediation sessions play in restorative justice?
• What does "evidence-based practices" in community corrections refer to?
• What reason is cited for the exclusion of many nonviolent cases from family group conferencing?
• How can technology aid in community corrections?
• In what way can public policy enhance community corrections?
• What motivated the establishment of halfway houses in the mid-1800s?
• What is often a significant benefit of day reporting centers?
• Which reason is NOT a common motivation for victims to participate in victim-offender mediation?
• Electronic monitoring is often viewed as a form of what?
• What is a common therapeutic approach used in intervention programs for offenders?
• What technology is often coupled with house arrest for sentenced offenders?