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Chapter_03_Community_Corrections_Diversion_and_Probation   1. ​Individuals who would agree to make themselves responsible for offenders who had been released from custody are called:   a. ​sureties. b. ​entities.   c. ​trustees. d. ​fallons.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

2. What is the practice that permitted convicted offenders to remain free if they agreed to take care of their debt obligation with the state?   a. banishment b. judicial reprieve   c. probation d. recognizance   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

3. Probation began in 1841 with the volunteer services of:   a. Howard. b. Manconochie.   c. Bentham. d. Augustus.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

4. The ____________________ is a correctional approach aimed at returning offenders to the community as soon as possible.   a. ​reintegrative philosophy   b. ​reintegrative shaming   c. ​rehabilitation philosophy   d. ​reinstatement philosophy   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

5. What jurisdiction was the first to implement probation as a form of criminal sanction?   a. Georgia b. California   c. Massachusetts d. Texas   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

6. The most common form of criminal sanction during the 20th century was:   a. probation. b. restitution.   c. Prison. d. Jail.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

7. The philosophy driving community-based corrections is:   a. rehabilitation b. reintegrative   c. restitution d. reactive   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

8. The state-based act through which local governments receive subsidies for diverting minor offenders is the:   a. Community Shares Act   b. Intergovernmental Agreement Act   c. Community Corrections Act   d. Local Community Crimes-Based Act   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of CCAs?   a. CCAs are created by each state’s supreme court.   b. CCAs call for decentralized program design and delivery.   c. CCAs provide for citizen involvement and specify roles that citizens may play.   d. CCAs endorse locally determined sanctions and services.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

10. Historically, diversion programs were used for:   a. first-time or youthful offenders. b. those suspected of minor offenses.   c. mentally disordered offenders. d. all of these.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

11. Which of the following is Not a goal of diversion today?   a. avoiding the harsh impacts of incarceration   b. providing a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from   c. dealing with the punitively oriented alternative   d. providing a “more justifying justice” for victims and communities   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

12. What takes place when an offender is referred to a program and the completion of this program will enable him or her to avoid criminal prosecution?   a. absolute diversion b. real diversion   c. statutory diversion d. true diversion   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

13. Which of the following is the most widespread of the various national programs that have been designed to divert drug abusers away from the criminal justice system?   a. BASC b. DASC   c. MASC d. TASC   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

14. A program to divert drug abusers from the criminal justice system into specialized support services is known as:   a. Drug Abuse Alternatives.   b. Addiction Recovery Program.   c. Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime.   d. Safe House Recovery Program.   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

15. Probation sentences are for:   a. an unlimited time. b. a fixed period.   c. all misdemeanants. d. a time set by the probation officer.   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

16. If the rules of probation are not followed by the probationer, probation can be:   a. extended. b. changed to include harsher rules.   c. revoked. d. all of these choices.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

17. ____________________ requires an offender to perform a certain number of work hours at a private nonprofit or government agency.   a. ​Community service   b. Financial restitution   c. ​Restorative service   d. ​Center probation   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

18. Which of the following is Not a feature of probation?   a. prison time b. drug testing   c. payment of fees d. regular employment   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

19. Why are so many probationers HIV positive?   a. high rates of injection drug use b. risky sexual behavior   c. both a and b d. none of these   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

20. About ____________________ of all probationers are felons.   a. one-fourth b. one-third   c. one-half d. two-thirds   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

21. During the 1980s and 1990s, many large correctional and community supervision agencies adopted new policies that were known as a:   a. rehabilitation management system.   b. reformation management system.   c. risk management system.   d. strategic management system.   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.04 – Explain the risk assessment models and their current emphasis KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

22. Which of the following is Not one of the features of “the new penology”?   a. It conceives of crime as a systemic phenomenon and crime policy as a problem of actuarial risk management.   b. It embraces the objective of risk management and the management of the system itself.   c. Techniques of profiling and screening are used as ways of improving control over penal agents and subjects.   d. It focuses more on treatment and offering services to penal agents.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.04 – Explain the risk assessment models and their current emphasis KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

23. Research shows that the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) model can cut recidivism of high-risk offenders by as much as ____________________ percent.   a. 10 b. 20   c. 30 d. 50   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.04 – Explain the risk assessment models and their current emphasis KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

24. The United States has approximately ____________________ adult probation agencies.   a. 500 b. 2,000   c. 1,200 d. 1,000   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

25. Recidivism rises as probation caseload size ____________________.   a. increases b. decreases   c. remains static d. none of these choices   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

26. A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:   a. post sentencing inquiry. b. pre release system interrogatory.   c. pre sentence investigation. d. pre selected investigation.   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

27. In ____________________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that probationers have fewer constitutional protections than the general public and specifically that their homes can be searched without a warrant.   a. List v. Indiana University of Pennsylvania ​ b. Griffin v. Wisconsin   c. Gagnon v. Scarpelli d. Gardner v. Florida   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

28. Disclosure of PSI to defense counsel in a death penalty case was held permissible by which U.S. Supreme Court case?   a. Bell v. Citadel ​ b. Roethlisberger v. Georgia   c. Jackson v. United States ​ d. Gardner v. Florida   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

29. A sentence delaying conviction on a guilty plea until after probation is served is a:   a. bench probation. b. deferred sentence.   c. shock probation. d. split probation.   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

30. Suspending the remainder of a sentence after serving a period of time in prison is:   a. shock probation. b. bench probation.   c. deferred probation. d. split probation.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

31. A type of probation in which the probationer is not supervised is:   a. shock probation. b. deferred probation.   c. split probation. d. bench probation.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

32. A sentence requiring an offender to serve time in jail or prison before a probation placement is a:   a. conveyed sentence. ​ b. bench probation.   c. split sentence. d. shock probation.   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

33. Intensive supervised probation (ISP) was started in:   a. Georgia. b. California.   c. New York. d. Florida.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

34. In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:   a. increased. b. declined.   c. doubled. d. did not change.   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

Governor Jones is interested in passing a law to increase the use of community-based corrections in his state. He travels to Minnesota to meet with lawmakers to discuss their corrections system. There, he learns about Minnesota’s Community Corrections Act.

 

35. Governor Jones is impressed by Minnesota’s community-oriented corrections. He wants to implement many of the same policies when he returns to his state. Which of the following would most likely Not be part of a community corrections act if Governor Jones would use existing CCAs as a template for his new legislation? a. The law would be judicially authorized. b. There would be a decentralized program design and delivery. c. The CCA would be authorized statewide. d. The CCA would provide for citizen involvement.   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

36. Governor Jones is also an advocate of diversion programs. Which of the following would not be a goal of a diversion program? a. Avoid the harsh impacts of incarceration. b. Scare people first with incarceration and then place them on probation. c. Provide a range of alternatives for decision makers to choose from. d. Deals with the economic and social factors associated with crime.   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

37. Governor Jones believes that offenders should have their criminal prosecution dropped upon successful completion of their required programs. This is known as ____________________ diversion. a. absolute b. real c. static d. true   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

38. Governor Jones flies back to his state and schedules an emergency meeting with the head probation officials. He wants to discuss the probation population. Governor Jones is surprised to learn that many of the individuals on probation in his state are representative of the national statistics and that most of the probationers are: a. African American females. b. African American males. c. Hispanic males. d. White males.   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

39. Governor Jones is also surprised to learn about the reasons people are on probation. If Governor Jones’ state is similar to national statistics, what offense have the largest percentage of probationers been convicted of? a. domestic violence b. property offenses c. arson d. none of the above   ANSWER:   b REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

Jack was just placed on probation for the crime of burglary. He has been arrested several times but never convicted of a crime. Last year, he was arrested and placed in the TASC program. He successfully completed this program and remained out of trouble for 1 year.

 

40. Why would Jack have been placed in the TASC program last year? a. Jack was abusive to his wife. b. Jack was a child molester. c. Jack was a drug abuser. d. Jack was a shop lifter.   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

41. One of the conditions of Jack’s probation is that he pays back the victim of his burglary the amount of loss and damage that he caused. What is this payment called? a. community service b. fine c. retribution d. restitution   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

42. In Jack’s case, who had the final approval in the decision of probation? a. judge b. jury c. probation officer d. victim   ANSWER:   a REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

43. In the state where Jack will be serving his probation, there is a locally administered probation department. Despite the fact that probation is a local responsibility here, which of the following is the state still accountable for? a. providing financial support b. setting standards c. arranging training courses d. all of these   ANSWER:   d REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

44. Before he was placed on probation, a presentence investigation report was prepared. Who was responsible for preparing this report? a. judge b. jury c. probation officer d. victim   ANSWER:   c REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

45. One of the major purposes of community corrections acts is to encourage state imprisonment in lieu of local sentencing options.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

46. ​In the middle of the 19th century, probation began with the volunteer services of John Augustus in Massachusetts.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

47. ​Since the first and most developed community corrections act took place in Minnesota, about 25 states have implemented CCAs for adults.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   The Development of Community Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

48. Most diversionary interventions take place prior to trial.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

49. ​True diversion takes place when an offender is referred to a program and the completion of this program will enable him or her to avoid criminal prosecution.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

50. ​Deferred prosecution programs have focused on persons suffering from alcohol, drug, or mental health problems who can ask permission of the court to go through an intensive treatment program in lieu of being prosecuted.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

51. The TASC program was designed to divert drug dealers away from the criminal justice system.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

52. ​TASC, or team-administered sexual comprehension, programs, are aimed at treating sexual predators for reintegration back into society.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

53. Deferred prosecution programs appear to be a good option for most first offenders because they avoid the stigma of a criminal record and reduce the volume of persons going through the criminal justice process.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

54. Probation is used only with petty offenders.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

55. In some states, juries may also recommend probation if the case meets legally regulated criteria.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

56. Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

57. Probationers account for more than 50 percent of the correctional growth since 1990.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

58. A risk management correctional system is more focused on providing treatment services for offenders than regulating or controlling them.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.04 – Explain the risk assessment models and their current emphasis KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

59. Assignment of probation to the executive branch on a statewide basis allows for uniform standards of policy making.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

60. Today, all states utilize private probation services of low-risk offenders.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

61. In most states, a PSI report must be prepared regardless of whether the offender is eligible for probation.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

62. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that probationers are entitled to the same constitutional protections as other citizens.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

63. Revocation of probation because of a new crime is referred to as a technical violation.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

64. All 50 states now impose some form of fee on probationers to defray the cost of probation and other community programs.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

65. Recidivism rates are low among those placed on probation for a misdemeanor.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

66. Under intensive probation, a probationer is supervised far more strictly than under standard services. ​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

67. Gender appears to affect probationer’s effectiveness.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

68. ​Shock probation calls for the shock of a few weeks in prison for a first-time offender followed by a standard term of probation.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

69. ____________________ was designed to require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies. ANSWER:   Megan’s law REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

70. A ____________________ is when judges were allowed to suspend punishment so offenders could seek a pardon or gather evidence that they were reformed. ANSWER:   judicial reprieve REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

71. ​____________________ was a practice that permitted convicted offenders to remain free if they agreed to take care of their debt obligation with the state. ANSWER:   ​Recognizance REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

72. ____________________ is credited with the creation of probation in Boston in 1785.​ ANSWER:   ​John Augustus REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

73. State-based acts that subsidize diversion of minor offenders from state prisons are ____________________. ANSWER:   Community corrections acts REFERENCES:   The Development of Community-Based Corrections LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.01 – Explain what is meant by the term community corrections act KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

74. ​____________________ takes place when an offender is referred to a program and the completion of this program will enable him or her to avoid criminal prosecution. ANSWER:   True diversion ​ REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

75. ​The ____________________ program is the most widespread of the various national programs that have been designed to divert drug abusers away from the criminal justice system and into the jurisdiction of agencies offering specialized support services ANSWER:   treatment alternatives to street crime (TASC) REFERENCES:   Diversion LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.02 – Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify the advantages and disadvantages KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

76. Financial ____________________ is the payment of a sum of money by an offender either to the victim or to a public fund for victims of crime. ANSWER:   restitution REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

77. ____________________ requires an offender to perform a certain number of work hours at a private nonprofit or government agency. ANSWER:   Community service REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.03 – Discuss the advantages of being placed on probation KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

78. ​A correctional system that is focused more on regulating and controlling offenders than on providing treatment or services for them is referred to as a ____________________. ANSWER:   risk management system ​ REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.04 – Explain the risk assessment models and their current emphasis KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

79. The basic functions of a probation officer’s job include supervision, investigation, and ____________________. ANSWER:   surveillance REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

80. A ____________________ helps the court decide whether to grant probation and helps determine the conditions of probation. ANSWER:   presentence investigation REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.05 – Describe the various ways probation is administered KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

81. A violation of the rules or terms of probation or the commitment of a new crime can result in ____________________ of probation. ANSWER:   revocation REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

82. A ____________________ occurs when a probationer violates one of the rules of probation, such as not meeting with his or her probation officer. ANSWER:   technical violation REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

83. ​In ____________________, the Court ruled that the probation officer–client relationship is not confidential, as attorney–client or physician–patient relationships are. ANSWER:   ​Minnesota v. Murphy (1984) REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

84. ​In ____________________, the Court upheld the legality of a warrantless search of a probationer’s home for the purposes of gathering criminal evidence. ANSWER:   ​United States v. Knights (2001) REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

85. ​In ____________________, the Court held that both probationers and parolees have a constitutionally limited right to counsel in revocation proceedings. ANSWER:   ​Gagnon v. Scarpelli (1973) REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

86. In _________________________, the Court ruled that a judge cannot revoke a defendant’s probation for failure to pay a fine and make restitution. ANSWER:   Bearden v. Georgia REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.06 – Clarify the legal rights of probationers KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

87. A ____________________ is a sentence that delays conviction on a guilty plea until the sentenced offender has successfully served his or her probation term. ANSWER:   deferred sentence REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

88. A ____________________ requires an offender to spend a period of time in jail before being placed on probation in the community. ANSWER:   split sentence REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

89. Under ____________________, a probationer is supervised far more strictly than under standard services. ANSWER:   intensive probation REFERENCES:   Probation LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   CORT.SIEG.16.03.07 – Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember