COACHING MODEL/EBP
ASSOC. OF MN COUNTIES
MACCAC QUESTIONS
Criminal Justice & State facts
MINNESOTA FACTS
100
Probation Agents should supervise clients as a COACH or a REFEREE?
Who is a
COACH
(See Dr. Brian Lovins research on the Coaching Model)
100
Total number of MN counties.
What is
87 Counties
100
MACCAC stands for
What is
Minnesota Association Community Corrections Act Counties
100
What is a Cognitive Behavioral Program?
What is
"Helps people change their thinking and behaviors to manage problems."
CBT is a class of therapeutic interventions based on a common theory about the connection between our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs — cognitions — and our behavior. The core premise of CBT is simple: The way we think about situations shapes our choices, behavior and actions.
(Plug on different examples of Cognitive Behavioral programs; (Decision Points, Moving On, Thinking for change, Mindfulness Social skills groups etc.)
100
How many State Parks are there in MN
What is
64 State Parks
(Bonus 500 point to the team that can name 7 State Parks)
200
The acronym EBP in the Criminal Justice System stands for.
What is
Evidence Based Practices
200
Current County Commissioner and President of AMC.
Who is
Neil Gaalswyk (Cass County)
200
The most recent County to transition to CCA.
What is
Ottertail County
(Effective 1/1/2025. Also, acceptable -Isanti County effective 2023)
200
The 'Big Four' of the most impactful criminogenic risk factors are, 1. Negative Peers and associates, , 2. Criminal history, 3. Antisocial personality patterns and:
A. Lack of Employment
B. Substance abuse
C. Criminal attitudes and beliefs
D. Being a Packers Fan
What is:
Criminal Attitudes and Beliefs
Explanation
Substance Abuse and lack of employment does impact criminogenic risk but are not one of the 'big four' of the most impactful such as a person's criminal thinking patterns and beliefs.
200
How many actual lakes are there in MN?
What is
14,380 Lakes in MN (per the DNR)
(Bonus 500 points to the team that can name the County that has the most lakes. 1,048)
300
Drug Courts have the greatest impact on this risk level of clients.
A. Medium/High Risk
B. Low Risk
C. None are effective
What is
Medium/High risk -High need clients.
Drug Courts do not have the greatest impact on low risk/low need offenders. Drug Courts are specifically designed to target high risk/high need offenders who have substance abuse issues and are involved in criminal activities. These offenders require intensive supervision, treatment, and support to address their underlying issues and reduce their likelihood of reoffending. Low risk/low need offenders, on the other hand, may not require the same level of intervention and can potentially be better served through alternative programs or community-based interventions.
300
The most Senior MACCAC Director.
Who is
Kathy Langer
300
Theme of this year's 2024 MACCAC conference?
What is
Speaking our Truth
300
Who is considered the "Father of Probation" in the U.S?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. John Howard
C. John Augustus
D. John Howard
D. Texas
Who is
John Augustus
John Augustus, the "Father of Probation," is recognized as the first true probation officer. Augustus was born in Woburn, Massachusetts in 1785. By 1829, he was a permanent resident of Boston and the owner of a successful boot-making business.
300
Name one of the current County Commissioners in Anoka County
Who is:
VACANT, District 1
Julie Braastad, District 2
Jeff Reinert, Vice chair, District 3
Scott Schulte, District 4
Mike Gamache, Chair, District 5
Julie Jeppson, District 6
Mandy Meisner, District 7
400
Dynamic risk factors that Probation agents focus on is sometimes called:
A. High Cholesterol Risk
B. Criminogenic Risk
C. Low Risk
D. Criminal History
What is
B. Criminogenic Risk
Prognostic risk refers to the assessment of an individual's likelihood of future negative outcomes or events. Criminogenic risk specifically focuses on the risk factors that contribute to criminal behavior or involvement in criminal activities. Therefore, criminogenic risk is an appropriate term to describe prognostic risk in the context of criminal behavior.
400
What is the most culturally diverse County in the State of Minnesota?
What is
Nobles County
(2020 census. 50% of the population identify as people of color. Fastest diversifying County in the State.)
400
Name one of the two MACCAC Bocce Ball Referees.
Who is
Jon Ramlo and Becky Bales-Cramlet
400
What is the official Bird of Minnesota?
A. Mosquitos
B. Loons
C. Pigeons
D. Hummingbirds
What is
Loon (Official bird Since 1961)
(Bonus points to whoever can best mimic the sound of the Loon.)
400
What County is named after the Dakota word 'On or both sides?'
What is:
Anoka County
(Two Native American nations used the word Anoka with different meanings. In the Dakota language, the word meant “on both sides,” referring to the point of land where the Rum and the Mississippi rivers put water “on both sides.” The Ojibwe language used Anoka as part of a phrase that meant “to work” or “to work the water.”)
500
High Risk/High Need probationers tend to be least responsive to punishment and most responsive to rewards.
A. True
B. False
What is
A. True
High Risk/High Need probationers refers to individuals who have a high risk of reoffending and have a high level of criminogenic needs, such as substance abuse or antisocial behavior. Research has shown that these individuals are typically less responsive to punishment alone and more responsive to a combination of punishment and rewards. This is because punishment alone may not address the underlying factors contributing to their criminal behavior, while rewards can provide positive reinforcement for pro-social behavior and motivate them to change. Therefore, it is true that High Risk/High Need probationers tend to be least responsive to punishment and most responsive to rewards.
500
This County Commission is known for frequently wearing a stylish American flag tie.
Who is: Commissioner Vance Stuehrenberg - District 2
500
What committee was created by statue to provide recommendations for statewide standards for community supervision, data collection and workload study?
What is
Community Supervision Advisory Committee (CSAC)
(Passed in 2022)
500
Charles Munroe Schultz was born in MN and was famous for creating what?
A. MN Vikings Logo
B. The phrase "You Betcha"
C. The Character Snoopy/Peanuts
D. The TV show The Simpsons
What is:
The characters Snoopy/Peanuts
500
What 1992 sports movie starring Emelio Estevez was produced entirely in MN?
What is:
Mighty Ducks
(Parts were filmed in Stearns County historic Court House!)