Question 1

Due to discretionary release, few inmates serve the full sentence handed down by the judge at sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When offenders are finally released on parole, many have a difficult time adjusting to the outside world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of "contract" in terms of parole?

Accepted Answer

A)   The government could keep the inmate incarcerated, but instead extends the privilege of release.
B)   Even though the offender is released from prison, he or she is still in the custody of the state.
C)   The parolee agrees to abide by certain conditions in exchange for release.
D)   The offender is still the responsibility of the government even though he or she is released.
E)   The parole officer agrees to care for the parolee in exchange for a salary.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the future of reentry is false?

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A)   More prisoners going in means more prisoners coming out.
B)   A poor recidivism rate (70 percent)  demonstrates a failure of the criminal justice system to deal with the reentry problems of ex-felons.
C)   The percentage of releasees who have maxed out their sentences has increased.
D)   There are fewer numbers of offenders returning to the community.
E)   Prerelease and rehabilitation programs have been eliminated in many states.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a program designed to aid inmates in transitioning back into the community?

Accepted Answer

A)   Work and educational release.
B)   Furloughs.
C)   Health centers.
D)   Halfway house.
E)   ​Job assitance

Question 6

The earliest form of parole employed:

Accepted Answer

A)   day passes.
B)   pardons of leave.
C)   tickets of leave.
D)   responsibility vouchers.
E)   supervised probation.

Question 7

Parolees in some states are restricted from voting in presidential elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most parole officers have little difficulty monitoring the behavior of parolees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An increasingly large percentage of inmates have committed drug crimes. Explain this occurrence and discussed the   effect   on reentry issues. What policies might you suggest to help address these issues?

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The increasing percentage of inmates who...

Question 10

______ release is the most commonly used method of release into the community?

Accepted Answer

A)   discretionary
B)   other conditional
C)   mandatory
D)   expiration
E)   probation

Question 11

Samantha works as a parole officer in San Jose, California.  She likes her job but is stressed because she currently supervises 73 parolees.  ​One of the parolees, Susan, is a decent person who, in Samantha's view, has had some bad breaks. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   Susan is doing very well on parole.  She has a steady job, has moved in with family, and has a support network to deal with her prior drug addiction.  In Samantha's view, Susan is likely eligibl e for:
B)   intensive supervision probation .
C)   house arrest.
D)   home confinement.
E)   shock probation.F)  reduced surveillance.

Question 12

Th e concep t o f "grace " applies eve n when th e prisone r is incarcerated because th e governmen t may extend  th e privileg e o f release.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some convicted felons live in a ____________ while attending work during the day.

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The answer of Some convicted felons live in a ____________...

Question 14

Parole rests on three concepts, one of which is:

Accepted Answer

A)   grace.
B)   stamina.
C)   responsibility.
D)   fortitude.
E)   pity.

Question 15

The national average to incarcerate an offender for one year is:

Accepted Answer

A)   $10,000
B)   $15,000
C)   $25,000
D)   $35,000
E)   $50,000

Question 16

__________ was one of the original founders of parole.

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Question 17

The conditional release of an offender from incarceration is called ______________.

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The answer of The conditional release of an offender from...

Question 18

Violation of this category of law accounts for more than one-third of prisoners released to parole.

Accepted Answer

A)   Robbery.
B)   Rape.
C)   Drugs.
D)   Arson.
E)   Murder.

Question 19

The most common reason for revocation of parole is:

Accepted Answer

A)   possession of a gun.
B)   failure to report for counseling.
C)   positive test for drug use.
D)   commission of a new crime.
E)   leaving the jurisdiction without permission.

Question 20

When inmates are released from correctional institutions during the day so that they can work or attend school, it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   day leave.
B)   discretionary release.
C)   developmental release.
D)   furlough.
E)   work and educational release.

Exam 13: Reentry Into the Community

Which of the following is not a program designed to aid inmates in transitioning back into the community?

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Parolees in some states are restricted from voting in presidential elections.

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Some convicted felons live in a ____________ while attending work during the day.

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Violation of this category of law accounts for more than one-third of prisoners released to parole.

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An increasingly large percentage of inmates have committed drug crimes. Explain this occurrence and discussed the effect on reentry issues. What policies might you suggest to help address these issues?

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The earliest form of parole employed:

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The most common reason for revocation of parole is:

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Parole rests on three concepts, one of which is:

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Due to discretionary release, few inmates serve the full sentence handed down by the judge at sentencing.

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Which of the following statements regarding the future of reentry is false?

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Th e concep t o f "grace " applies eve n when th e prisone r is incarcerated because th e governmen t may extend th e privileg e o f release.

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Samantha works as a parole officer in San Jose, California. She likes her job but is stressed because she currently supervises 73 parolees. ​One of the parolees, Susan, is a decent person who, in Samantha's view, has had some bad breaks. ​

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______ release is the most commonly used method of release into the community?

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__________ was one of the original founders of parole.

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The conditional release of an offender from incarceration is called ______________.

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Most parole officers have little difficulty monitoring the behavior of parolees.

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Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of "contract" in terms of parole?

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The national average to incarcerate an offender for one year is:

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When inmates are released from correctional institutions during the day so that they can work or attend school, it is known as:

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When offenders are finally released on parole, many have a difficult time adjusting to the outside world.

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