ch 10 Flashcards
What is the most common form of punishment in the U.S.?
probation
What do judges do instead of sending you to prison?
give probation
What are you on if you get out of prison early?
parole
What are probation and parole?
community corrections
What is a nickname for probation/parole officers?
social workers with guns
What percentage of people are in prison?
22%
Why would offenders be denied probation?
convicted of multiple charges, were on probation/parole at time of arrest, have two or more prior convictions, are addicted to narcotics, seriously injured a victim, used a weapon during crime
Where did probation begin at?
Boston, MA
Who started the concept of probation?
John Augustus
What percentage of probationers go to prison or jail?
8%
What are risk factors for probationers to go to prison or jail?
antisocial personality patters, pro-criminal attitudes, social supports for crime
What are the two main roles of a parole officer?
investigate and conduct a PSI
What is a PSI?
presentence investigation
What concepts are parole based on?
grace, contract of consent, custody
How much of the term does the average felon serve handed by the court?
half
