Exam 12: Probation,parole,and Reentry

Your state is developing a new probation initiative in an effort to reduce the risk of probation revocation and offender recidivism.Suggest at least three elements that should be included in such an initiative and provide support for your choices,including evidence as to how these elements will meet the goals of the new initiative.

Match the intermediate sanction to its definition or characteristic. A)Essentially involves a resentencing decision by the court. B)An offender serves a period of time in jail and is then placed on supervised probation. C)Boot camp D)The strictest form of probation for adults in the U.S. E)A form of house arrest calling for 24-hour-lockdown,except for court appearances F)An offender is on probation during the week but spends weekends in jail. G)A form of house arrest requiring participants to remain at home every day during certain times -Shock incarceration

An offender who spends weekends in jail but is on probation in the community during the week is serving a(n)________ sentence.

House arrest offers a valuable alternative to prison for

Parole officers who view their clients as wards that must be controlled are identifying with the social work model of parole.

Reintegration appears to be a key element in reducing recidivism rates among inmates released on parole.

Which of the following is most likely to be a special condition of probation,rather than a general condition?

Treatment programs in prison are more effective in reducing recidivism than treatment-oriented intensive supervision programs in the community.

Which of the following sentences is a prisoner reentry strategy?

Match the intermediate sanction to its definition or characteristic. A)Essentially involves a resentencing decision by the court. B)An offender serves a period of time in jail and is then placed on supervised probation. C)Boot camp D)The strictest form of probation for adults in the U.S. E)A form of house arrest calling for 24-hour-lockdown,except for court appearances F)An offender is on probation during the week but spends weekends in jail. G)A form of house arrest requiring participants to remain at home every day during certain times -Intensive supervision

Discuss the underlying purpose of using intermediate sanctions and explain the three distinct advantages of intermediate sanctions.List and describe in detail three intermediate sanctions.

According to the Supreme Court in the case of Morrissey v.Brewer,procedural safeguards are required at

Parole helps support the just deserts model of sentencing.

________ refers to the number of clients assigned to a probation or parole officer for supervision.

Match the intermediate sanction to its definition or characteristic. A)Essentially involves a resentencing decision by the court. B)An offender serves a period of time in jail and is then placed on supervised probation. C)Boot camp D)The strictest form of probation for adults in the U.S. E)A form of house arrest calling for 24-hour-lockdown,except for court appearances F)An offender is on probation during the week but spends weekends in jail. G)A form of house arrest requiring participants to remain at home every day during certain times -Curfew

Violation of conditions of probation may result in ________.

Effectiveness may be improved through the use of reentry courts.

Offenders must abide by mandatory conditions.

List and explain in detail some of the key advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole.

Identify -A court-ordered sanction