Probation
What is the primary goal of community corrections?
Punishment, Rehabilitation, Deterrence
What is a problem-solving court?
A specialized court for specific offender needs
Which technology is used to monitor offenders on probation?
GPS tracking, Social Media Tracking, automated reporting
What is the main focus of intermediate sanctions?
To offer a mix of probation and additional sanctions
Specialized courts designed to better meet the needs of a particular group of offenders
Problem-solving courts:
Who is credited as the 'father of probation'?
John Augustas
Probation is an example of?
intermediate response
What is the average annual cost of probation per offender?
$700 - $1000
One dynamic risk predictor?
Empoloyment
Community-based corrections are an effective method of keeping the community
Safe
What percentage of adult offenders were sentenced to prison in 2016?
23%
What is net widening?
The increase in harshness of sentencing
Which demographic is underrepresented in community corrections?
Women
What is the effect of community corrections on recidivism compared to incarceration?
Lower recidivism rates.
if the terms of probation are violated, offender may
be sent to prison or jail.
Which of the following is NOT a type of community correction?
Incarceration
What is the role of a probation officer?
To supervise offenders in the community
What is the purpose of a presentence report?
To gather information for sentencing
What is a common characteristic of successful community correction programs?
Cognitive-behavioral services
Restitution is?
paying money to the victim, victim’s family, or a crime victims fund in response to a crime committed.
What is recidivism?
The measure of relapse into criminal behavior
What is restorative justice?
A process that involves victims, offenders, and the community
Submitting to drug tests is a common aspect of?
probation
What is the role of technology in community corrections?
To monitor offenders and enhance supervision
An intermediate sanction that requires offenders to live in a secure facility but allows their release for work.
Work-release program: