Question 1

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upon expiration of their full sentence 
B)  Unconditionally 
C)  Through discretionary parole 
D)  Through mandatory supervised release 
E)  Through executive clemency 
A)  Upon expiration of their full sentence 
B)  Unconditionally 
C)  Through discretionary parole 
D)  Through mandatory supervised release 
E)  Through executive clemency

Question 2

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below:
-Probation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B)  Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B)  Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 3

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

Accepted Answer

A) Governor 
B) Director of corrections 
C) Appellate courts 
D) Legislature 
A) Governor 
B) Director of corrections 
C) Appellate courts 
D) Legislature

Question 4

In the U.S., early release on parole was first introduced at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Auburn Penitentiary 
B)  Boston Reformatory 
C)  Elmira Reformatory 
D)  San Quentin Prison 
E)  Walnut Street Jail 
A)  Auburn Penitentiary 
B)  Boston Reformatory 
C)  Elmira Reformatory 
D)  San Quentin Prison 
E)  Walnut Street Jail

Question 5

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

Accepted Answer

A) Upon expiration of their full sentence 
B) Unconditionally 
C) Through discretionary parole 
D) Through mandatory supervised release 
A) Upon expiration of their full sentence 
B) Unconditionally 
C) Through discretionary parole 
D) Through mandatory supervised release

Question 6

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, when parole is revoked, the parolee is entitled to an appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most parole hearings today allow the inmate to be represented by an attorney and to introduce witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below:
-Commutation of a life sentence to "time served."

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B)  Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B)  Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 9

Probation reflects which kind of relase?

Accepted Answer

A) Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B) Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C) Neither A nor B 
A) Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B) Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C) Neither A nor B

Question 10

Parole officers are responsible for certain functions. In that regard, consider the following:
1 Deciding which inmates to release on parole
2 Supervising inmates who are released on parole
3 Supporting the offender's readjustment to the community
4 Revoking parole when the offender does not comply with specified conditions
Select the option below that contains all of the functions for which parole officers are responsible:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 4 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
E)  1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 4 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
E)  1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 11

Unlike traditional parole under indeterminate sentencing, mandatory supervised release does not involve:

Accepted Answer

A) Formal, uniform guidelines 
B) Discretionary decision-making 
C) Conditional release 
D) Post-release supervision in the community 
A) Formal, uniform guidelines 
B) Discretionary decision-making 
C) Conditional release 
D) Post-release supervision in the community

Question 12

While this is changing somewhat today, in the past, discretionary decisions of parole boards were largely based on their:

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective judgments 
B)  Extensive education or training in the behavioral sciences 
C)  Prior treatment experience as psychologists or psychiatrists 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Subjective judgments 
B)  Extensive education or training in the behavioral sciences 
C)  Prior treatment experience as psychologists or psychiatrists 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Governor 
B)  Director of corrections 
C)  Appellate courts 
D)  Legislature 
E)  Sentencing judge 
A)  Governor 
B)  Director of corrections 
C)  Appellate courts 
D)  Legislature 
E)  Sentencing judge

Question 14

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inmates cannot be released early from a correctional institution until they have proof of employment on the outside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Completion of one's full sentence reflects which kind of relase?

Accepted Answer

A) Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B) Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C) Neither A nor B 
A) Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B) Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C) Neither A nor B

Question 17

In comparison to probation, parole clients are generally somewhat more difficult to supervise because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are conditioned by being in prison 
B)  Have been removed from the community 
C)  Have much stronger egos and higher self-esteem 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Are conditioned by being in prison 
B)  Have been removed from the community 
C)  Have much stronger egos and higher self-esteem 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

General conditions of parole usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are similar to general conditions of probation 
B)  Are designed to reduce the chances of recidivism 
C)  Include the necessity to report to a parole officer at specified times 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Are similar to general conditions of probation 
B)  Are designed to reduce the chances of recidivism 
C)  Include the necessity to report to a parole officer at specified times 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

The courts have held that parole revocation represents a grievous loss which falls within the due process provisions of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below: -Probation.

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

In the U.S., early release on parole was first introduced at the:

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, when parole is revoked, the parolee is entitled to an appeal.

Most parole hearings today allow the inmate to be represented by an attorney and to introduce witnesses.

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below: -Commutation of a life sentence to "time served."

Probation reflects which kind of relase?

Unlike traditional parole under indeterminate sentencing, mandatory supervised release does not involve:

While this is changing somewhat today, in the past, discretionary decisions of parole boards were largely based on their:

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

Inmates cannot be released early from a correctional institution until they have proof of employment on the outside.

Completion of one's full sentence reflects which kind of relase?

In comparison to probation, parole clients are generally somewhat more difficult to supervise because they:

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

General conditions of parole usually:

The courts have held that parole revocation represents a grievous loss which falls within the due process provisions of the Constitution.

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Exam 11: Transition From Confinement to Community

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below: -Probation.

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

In the U.S., early release on parole was first introduced at the:

Following enactment of the justice model, inmates are now more likely to be released:

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, when parole is revoked, the parolee is entitled to an appeal.

Most parole hearings today allow the inmate to be represented by an attorney and to introduce witnesses.

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below: -Commutation of a life sentence to "time served."

Probation reflects which kind of relase?

Unlike traditional parole under indeterminate sentencing, mandatory supervised release does not involve:

While this is changing somewhat today, in the past, discretionary decisions of parole boards were largely based on their:

Before prisoners can be granted parole, authorization to release inmates from state prison prior to the full expiration of their sentence must be granted by the:

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

Inmates cannot be released early from a correctional institution until they have proof of employment on the outside.

Completion of one's full sentence reflects which kind of relase?

In comparison to probation, parole clients are generally somewhat more difficult to supervise because they:

Inmates preparing for parole may be phased into release through gradual reductions in their security classification.

General conditions of parole usually:

The courts have held that parole revocation represents a grievous loss which falls within the due process provisions of the Constitution.

The Correctional Conglomerate

The Impact of Sentencing Policies on Corrections

The Development of Corrections

Community-Based Alternatives

Jails: Pretrial Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Prisons and Other Correctional Facilities

Dynamics of the Prison Population

Custodial Procedures

Treatment and Related Programs

The Effects of Institutional Life

Juvenile Corrections

Staff-The Key Ingredient

Legal Issues and Liability

Current Trends and Future Issues

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