Intermediate sanctions
What are intermediate sanctions?
Intermediate sanctions are new punishment options for judges that are more severe than probation but less harsh than jail.
How do some offenders' schedules combine incarceration with other penalties?
How do some offenders' schedules combine incarceration with other penalties?
T/F It is an easy boot camp that anyone could do
False
T/F A person goes to prison for a long time, then may be released.
This is the minimum number of face-to-face meetings an officer must have with a client each week.
What is 5?
What does The Sentencing Project do?
The Sentencing Project is a group that helps find better alternatives to jail for people who break the law.
What was the original intent behind starting community service in Minnesota?
To allow offenders to work and make restitution to victims.
T/F The boot camp includes strict rules, hard exercise, and discipline.
True
T/F It is called shock probation and parole because it is meant to "shock" them into not committing more crimes.
True
Under "Strict Control," these two requirements ensure a client stays off the streets at night and holds a steady job.
What are curfews and employment?
How do these groups help people facing punishment?
These groups assist in writing special plans for offenders, which may include letters from family and friends.
Give examples of typical community service tasks assigned to offenders.
Tasks include cleaning and office work.
T/F It is not for young or first-time offenders
False it is
Yes or no: Shock parole is decided by a judge.
No decided by parole board
To allow for "intense focus," officers in this program have caseloads that are described as this.
What is much fewer than average?
Do judges usually accept these special plans
Yes, judges agree to these plans most of the time.
Which offender groups are most likely to be assigned community service?
Minor offenders, drunk drivers, and youth.
What happens after they finish the program?
If they finish the program, they can leave early and return to the community under supervision.
Shock probation is decided by a _____.
Judge
This is the total number of mandatory community service hours required for a client to complete the program.
What is 132 hours?
What are some benefits of these intermediate sanctions?
They cost less, help keep families together, and allow people to remain in their communities.
What is an unresolved issue about community service according to experts?
Experts are unsure if it effectively reduces future crime or rehabilitates offenders.
T/F After they finish the program, they can return to the community freely
False under supervision
Shock probation happens through court which is usually after what?
Sentencing
While it can vary, this is the typical duration range (in months) required to complete this intensive program.
What is 12 to 18 months?