Question 1

The control of offenders in the community under strict conditions,by means of frequent reporting to a probation officer whose caseload is generally limited to 30 offenders is called a(n) :

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A)  informal probation.
B)  unsupervised probation.
C)  intensive supervision probation.
D)  court probation.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

New punishment options developed to fill the gap between traditional probation and traditional jail or prison sentences and to better match the severity of punishment to the seriousness of the crime are called:

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A)  terminal endorsements.
B)  intermediate sanctions.
C)  forcible closures.
D)  incarcerations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Evidence-based research on intensive supervision probation shows that restraining offenders in the community by increasing surveillance over their activities guarantees a reduction in their criminal activities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Community service that takes away an offender's time and energy is called a(n)______________.

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Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of drug-addicted offenders who enter deferred prosecution programs?

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A)  They are always required to plead guilty to the charges against them.
B)  They are diverted into the drug court system before being convicted.
C)  They are prosecuted,irrespective of whether they complete the program or not.
D)  Their offenses are expunged from their records the moment they enroll for the programs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

An intermediate sanction that involves regular payments to crime victims or to the courts is called a(n) :

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A)  restitution.
B)  deposition.
C)  petition.
D)  ratification.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

______________ is a new intermediate sanction that uses the power of the court to treat,sanction,and reward drug offenders with punishment more restrictive than regular probation but less severe than incarceration.

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Question 8

A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority,citizen participation,redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate,and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called ______________.

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Question 9

Noninstitutional corrections refers to correctional activities that:

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A)  are directly related to institutional care.
B)  do not involve probation and parole.
C)  are not directly related to incarceration.
D)  primarily involve rehabilitation within confinement.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A financial penalty used as a criminal sanction is called a ______________.

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Question 11

A financial penalty scaled both to the defendant's ability to pay and the seriousness of the offense is called a:

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A)  bond.
B)  bail.
C)  parole.
D)  day fine.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is an objective of residential reentry centers?

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A)  To increase recidivism rates among offenders
B)  To maintain high rearrest rates
C)  To diminish reentry programs for parolees
D)  To facilitate reintegration of offenders into societyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A(n)______________ is a non-residential community correctional center.

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Question 14

The ______________ leads the nation in giving local citizens decision-making authority about punishment and supervision issues that directly affect the offender,the victim,and community safety.

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Question 15

With regard to reducing incarceration,which of the following statements is true of the reform efforts across the United States?

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A)  Successful states have recognized that reentry programming is the only solution to solve the problem of mass incarceration.
B)  Majority of the states understand that a developed infrastructure of nonprison programs supports former prisoners in the community.
C)  Majority of Americans favor mandatory minimums for nonviolent,first-time offenders instead of community service or probation.
D)  Professional associations strongly believe that jail sentencing-not intermediate sanctions-should be the backbone of the corrections systems.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Drug-addicted offenders who receive treatment through the drug court within the criminal justice system:

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A)  are usually awarded punishments that are more severe than incarceration.
B)  have higher rates of recidivism compared to offenders who receive prison sentence.
C)  are able to address their addiction before being arrested for a drug-related offense.
D)  face the collateral consequences of arrest,prosecution,and conviction.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A sentence to serve a specified number of hours working in unpaid positions with nonprofit or tax-supported agencies is called ______________.

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Question 18

A short institutional term of confinement that includes a physical regimen designed to develop self-discipline,respect for authority,responsibility,and a sense of accomplishment is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  house of correction.
B)  halfway house.
C)  boot camp.
D)  restitution center.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Intensive supervision probation (ISP) involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  strict enforcement of conditions.
B)  random drug and alcohol testing.
C)  frequent contact between an offender and his/her probation officer.
D)  all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

For the criminal justice system,a residential reentry center offers a high-cost housing alternative to incarceration of nonviolent offenders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Intermediate Sanctions: Between Probation and Incarceration

An intermediate sanction that involves regular payments to crime victims or to the courts is called a(n) :

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A financial penalty used as a criminal sanction is called a ______________.

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Noninstitutional corrections refers to correctional activities that:

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A(n)______________ is a non-residential community correctional center.

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Drug-addicted offenders who receive treatment through the drug court within the criminal justice system:

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Which of the following statements is true of drug-addicted offenders who enter deferred prosecution programs?

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A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority,citizen participation,redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate,and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called ______________.

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______________ is a new intermediate sanction that uses the power of the court to treat,sanction,and reward drug offenders with punishment more restrictive than regular probation but less severe than incarceration.

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The ______________ leads the nation in giving local citizens decision-making authority about punishment and supervision issues that directly affect the offender,the victim,and community safety.

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The control of offenders in the community under strict conditions,by means of frequent reporting to a probation officer whose caseload is generally limited to 30 offenders is called a(n) :

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New punishment options developed to fill the gap between traditional probation and traditional jail or prison sentences and to better match the severity of punishment to the seriousness of the crime are called:

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For the criminal justice system,a residential reentry center offers a high-cost housing alternative to incarceration of nonviolent offenders.

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A financial penalty scaled both to the defendant's ability to pay and the seriousness of the offense is called a:

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Evidence-based research on intensive supervision probation shows that restraining offenders in the community by increasing surveillance over their activities guarantees a reduction in their criminal activities.

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A short institutional term of confinement that includes a physical regimen designed to develop self-discipline,respect for authority,responsibility,and a sense of accomplishment is called a(n) :

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A sentence to serve a specified number of hours working in unpaid positions with nonprofit or tax-supported agencies is called ______________.

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Intensive supervision probation (ISP) involves:

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Which of the following is an objective of residential reentry centers?

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With regard to reducing incarceration,which of the following statements is true of the reform efforts across the United States?

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Community service that takes away an offender's time and energy is called a(n)______________.

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