Question 1

If a parolee breaks a rule, their parole may be____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a parolee breaks a rule, their...

Question 2

One impact of the explosive growth of the nation's prison population is the huge increase in the number of inmates who are being released into the community after serving their terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

More than adult felons leave state and federal prisons each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​125,000 
B)  ​275,000 
C)  ​300,000 
D)  ​600,000 
A)  ​125,000 
B)  ​275,000 
C)  ​300,000 
D)  ​600,000

Question 4

Which of the following is a release criterion used by the parole board?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​prior criminal record 
B)  ​attitudes toward victims 
C)  ​history of community adjustment 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​prior criminal record 
B)  ​attitudes toward victims 
C)  ​history of community adjustment 
D)  ​all of these

Question 5

_______________ release refers to the release of an inmate from prison without any further correctional supervision; the inmate cannot be returned to prison for any remaining portion of their sentence for the current offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Mandatory 
B)  ​Conditional 
C)  ​Expiration 
D)  ​Discretionary 
A)  ​Mandatory 
B)  ​Conditional 
C)  ​Expiration 
D)  ​Discretionary

Question 6

In the________ , there is a parole board, an independent decision-making authority, that is organizationally close enough to the correctional department to be sensitive to institutional and correctional needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​multifunctional model 
B)  ​autonomous model 
C)  ​consolidated model 
D)  ​independent model 
A)  ​multifunctional model 
B)  ​autonomous model 
C)  ​consolidated model 
D)  ​independent model

Question 7

Probation release is often tied to , which focuses on first-time offenders when they are sentenced to a short period of incarceration and then reenter the community under supervision.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shock incarceration 
B)  ​rehabilitation 
C)  ​convalescence 
D)  ​psychotherapy 
A)  ​shock incarceration 
B)  ​rehabilitation 
C)  ​convalescence 
D)  ​psychotherapy

Question 8

From 1920 to 1973, all states and the federal government used sentencing and release procedures involving:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​determinate sentencing. 
B)  ​mandatory minimums. 
C)  ​indeterminate sentences. 
D)  ​mandatory release. 
A)  ​determinate sentencing. 
B)  ​mandatory minimums. 
C)  ​indeterminate sentences. 
D)  ​mandatory release.

Question 9

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Conditional release​

Accepted Answer

A) Post-custody supervision in the community 
B) Without any further correctional supervision 
C) Used with indeterminate sentence 
D) Furloughs 
E) Required release
F)The prisoner promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
G)Stipulated by parole guidelines based on offenders actions
H)Treat a mental abnormality
I)The government extends the privilege of release
J)Conditional release 
A) Post-custody supervision in the community 
B) Without any further correctional supervision 
C) Used with indeterminate sentence 
D) Furloughs 
E) Required release
F)The prisoner promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
G)Stipulated by parole guidelines based on offenders actions
H)Treat a mental abnormality
I)The government extends the privilege of release
J)Conditional release

Question 10

According to the authors, statistics show that most parolees return to prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Release on parole has had little impact on other parts of the system, such as plea bargaining and sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Almost all inmates will eventually be released to live in the community​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Roughly ____________ of release inmates are mentally or physically impaired.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/3 
B)  ​3/4 
C)  ​1/2 
D)  ​all 
A)  ​1/3 
B)  ​3/4 
C)  ​1/2 
D)  ​all

Question 14

Inmates who are on a mandatory release status are able to include their good time credit toward their release.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the authors,_______________ is when a parolee is still the responsibility of the government​

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the authors,_______________ is when a...

Question 16

A key figure in developing parole in the 1800s was _________________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Signed into law in 2008, the ________________ Act is a federal law that is designed to ensure the safe and successful return of prisoners through grants to states and communities to support reentry initiatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Signed into law in 2008, the ________________...

Question 18

List and describe the five basic release mechanisms by which inmates are transitioned out of prison. In your description, be sure to note both their individual strengths and weaknesses. In your opinion, which mechanism is the most effective in reducing recidivism? In contrast, which is the least effective? Be sure to fully explain your responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the five basic release...

Question 19

Because of__________ , many states have devised ways to get around the rigidity of mandatory release.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​prison population growth 
B)  ​public pressure 
C)  ​labor shortages 
D)  ​expenses 
A)  ​prison population growth 
B)  ​public pressure 
C)  ​labor shortages 
D)  ​expenses

Question 20

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Presumptive release date​

Accepted Answer

A) Post-custody supervision in the community 
B) Without any further correctional supervision 
C) Used with indeterminate sentence 
D) Furloughs 
E) Required release
F)The prisoner promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
G)Stipulated by parole guidelines based on offenders actions
H)Treat a mental abnormality
I)The government extends the privilege of release
J)Conditional release 
A) Post-custody supervision in the community 
B) Without any further correctional supervision 
C) Used with indeterminate sentence 
D) Furloughs 
E) Required release
F)The prisoner promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
G)Stipulated by parole guidelines based on offenders actions
H)Treat a mental abnormality
I)The government extends the privilege of release
J)Conditional release

Exam 15: Release from Incarceration

If a parolee breaks a rule, their parole may be____________ .

One impact of the explosive growth of the nation's prison population is the huge increase in the number of inmates who are being released into the community after serving their terms.

More than adult felons leave state and federal prisons each year.

Which of the following is a release criterion used by the parole board?​

_______________ release refers to the release of an inmate from prison without any further correctional supervision; the inmate cannot be returned to prison for any remaining portion of their sentence for the current offense.

In the________ , there is a parole board, an independent decision-making authority, that is organizationally close enough to the correctional department to be sensitive to institutional and correctional needs.

Probation release is often tied to , which focuses on first-time offenders when they are sentenced to a short period of incarceration and then reenter the community under supervision.

From 1920 to 1973, all states and the federal government used sentencing and release procedures involving:​

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Conditional release​

According to the authors, statistics show that most parolees return to prison.

Release on parole has had little impact on other parts of the system, such as plea bargaining and sentencing.

Almost all inmates will eventually be released to live in the community​

Roughly ____________ of release inmates are mentally or physically impaired.

Inmates who are on a mandatory release status are able to include their good time credit toward their release.

According to the authors,_______________ is when a parolee is still the responsibility of the government​

A key figure in developing parole in the 1800s was _________________________.

Signed into law in 2008, the ________________ Act is a federal law that is designed to ensure the safe and successful return of prisoners through grants to states and communities to support reentry initiatives.

Because of__________ , many states have devised ways to get around the rigidity of mandatory release.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Presumptive release date​

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

Probation

Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

Incarceration

The Prison Experience

Incarceration of Women

Institutional Management

Institutional Programs

Making It: Supervision in the Community

Corrections for Juveniles

Incarceration Trends

Race Ethnicity and Corrections

The Death Penalty

Community Justice

American Corrections

Filters

Which of the following is a release criterion used by the parole board?

From 1920 to 1973, all states and the federal government used sentencing and release procedures involving:

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Conditional release

Almost all inmates will eventually be released to live in the community

According to the authors,_______________ is when a parolee is still the responsibility of the government

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Presumptive release date