Question 1

According to the concept of , a parolee is still the responsibility of the government.

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Question 2

Explain the central assumptions and concepts on which the practice of parole is based.

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Question 3

In your opinion, which of the standard prison release mechanisms is the most effective in reducing recidivism? In contrast, which is the least effective? Be sure to fully explain your answer.

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Question 4

Most parole boards cite an incarcerated person's progress in as one criterion for release.

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A)  self-improvement programs 
B)  family visitations 
C)  solitary confinement 
D)  religious practices

Question 5

Sir Walter Crofton developed what came to be known as the system of parole.

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Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The number of felons on parole has decreased since 1980.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

release is the release of an incarcerated person from prison without any further correctional supervision; the person cannot be returned to prison for any remaining portion of his or her sentence for the current offense.

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

Question 9

Probation release is often tied to shock incarceration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

release occurs when a sentencing judge requires a period of postcustody supervision in the community.

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A)  Probation 
B)  Discretionary 
C)  Expiration 
D)  Mandatory

Question 11

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
a. Postcustody supervision in the community
b. Without any further correctional supervision
c. Also known as "maxing out"
d. Furlough is one example
e. Occurs after an individual has served the complete sentence
f. The person in prison promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
g. Stipulated by parole guidelines based on convicted individual's actions
h. An early form of conditional pardon
i. The government extends the privilege of release
j. Conditional release
-Grace or privilege

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Question 12

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
a. Postcustody supervision in the community
b. Without any further correctional supervision
c. Also known as "maxing out"
d. Furlough is one example
e. Occurs after an individual has served the complete sentence
f. The person in prison promises to abide by certain conditions in exchange for being released
g. Stipulated by parole guidelines based on convicted individual's actions
h. An early form of conditional pardon
i. The government extends the privilege of release
j. Conditional release
-Presumptive release date

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Question 13

A parole board organized inside a department of corrections is an example of a/an parole board.

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A)  autonomous 
B)  independent 
C)  consolidated 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 14

The goal of community corrections is to prepare people for reentry into society gradually through the model.

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A)  rehabilitative 
B)  retributive 
C)  reintegration 
D)  reinforcement

Question 15

All states have some form of prison programs that prepare the convicted person for release to community supervision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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A)  Prior criminal record 
B)  Attitudes toward victims 
C)  History of community adjustment 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 19

Many states use to get around the rigidity of mandatory release.

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A)  parole 
B)  discretionary release 
C)  discretionary parole 
D)  other conditional releases

Question 20

Based on the assumptions of indeterminate sentences and rehabilitation programs, release is designed to allow the parole board to release incarcerated people to conditional supervision in the community when they are deemed "ready" to live as law-abiding citizens.

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Exam 15: Release From Incarceration

According to the concept of , a parolee is still the responsibility of the government.

Explain the central assumptions and concepts on which the practice of parole is based.

In your opinion, which of the standard prison release mechanisms is the most effective in reducing recidivism? In contrast, which is the least effective? Be sure to fully explain your answer.

Most parole boards cite an incarcerated person's progress in as one criterion for release.

Sir Walter Crofton developed what came to be known as the system of parole.

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

The number of felons on parole has decreased since 1980.

release is the release of an incarcerated person from prison without any further correctional supervision; the person cannot be returned to prison for any remaining portion of his or her sentence for the current offense.

Probation release is often tied to shock incarceration.

release occurs when a sentencing judge requires a period of postcustody supervision in the community.

A parole board organized inside a department of corrections is an example of a/an parole board.

The goal of community corrections is to prepare people for reentry into society gradually through the model.

All states have some form of prison programs that prepare the convicted person for release to community supervision.

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

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

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

Many states use to get around the rigidity of mandatory release.

Based on the assumptions of indeterminate sentences and rehabilitation programs, release is designed to allow the parole board to release incarcerated people to conditional supervision in the community when they are deemed "ready" to live as law-abiding citizens.