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Chapter 7-8 Flashcards

1
Q

which of the following is NOT a static risk factor

A

Drug dependency or addiction

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2
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What helps paroling authorities reach a presumptive determination as to how much of a prison sentence an offender should serve before becoming eligible for parole?

A

Eligibility Guidlines

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2
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supervised mandatory parole is an indeterminate sentence

A

False

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3
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what is not a challnege of parole

A

Confirmed membership

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4
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according to the good time law, by how much could sentences be reduced

A

25%

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5
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Indeterminate sentencing leads to supervised mandatory parole

A

False

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6
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Indeterminate sentencing leads to supervised mandatory parole

A

False

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7
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Indeterminate sentencing leads to discretionary parole

A

True

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8
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Captain Alexander Machonochie is considered the father of modern parole

A

True

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9
Q

Who developed the system of tickets of leave

A

Sir Walter Crofton

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10
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how long is determinate sentence

A

5 years

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10
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The Earliest Possible Release Date (ERPD) is the date when offenders serving determinate sentences are eligible for release based on the sentence imposed by the court, minus any good time credits.

A

True

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11
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many crimes are driven by financial gain including sex offenses

A

False

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12
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What is NOT the purpose of parole

A

Being able to work

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13
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Dynamic risk: Changeable characteristics of people and their environments that can predict a higher likelihood of reoffending.

A

confirmed membership
Completed correctional Education & Vocational Programs
Prison Disciplinary Conduct
Drug Dependency or addictions

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14
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Static Risk Factors: characteristics of an individual that are historical and do not change.

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age of first offense
Priors, how many convictions or incarcerations
Current Commitment offense
Violation
Recent commitment free period
Employment history

15
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Salient Factors:

A

prominent or important risk factors that stand out because they are the greatest risk of causing the most severe negative impact

16
Q

Discretionary parole goes hand in hand with indeterminate sentencing.

A

True

17
Q

At the end of 2021, how many estimated adults were on parole in the United States?

A

803,200

18
Q

Congress passed the Comprehensive crime Control Act in 2001

A

False

18
Q

Which is the specialized court that is inspired by drug court, that aims to reduce recidivism by providing close supervision, links to social services, and intensive, integrated case management to offenders who have just been released

A

Reentry Court

19
Q

Around how many juveniles are detained or incarcerated as an adult daily?

A

10,000

20
Q

In 1817, which state became the first state to pass a good time law?

A

New York

21
Q

In the United States, ___% of the prison population has an active substance use disorder or were incarcerated for a crime involving drugs or drug use.

A

85%

22
Q

A status offense is an action that is only illegal because of the offender’s age and would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

A

True

23
Q

What prison design would accommodate elderly prisoners the best?

A

Podular

24
Q

Compassionate release may be available for federal prisoners under which act?

A

First Step Act

25
Q

By 2030 there will be an estimated 400,000 elderly people in the correctional system.

A

True

26
Q

status Offense

A

An action that is illegal only because of the offenders age and would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

27
Q

Each year, approximately, how many juveniles are tried, sentenced, or incarcerated as adults?

A

250,000

28
Q

What year did the justice system start in Chicago?

A

1899

29
Q

JJDPA stands for Juvenile justice and delinquency prevention Act.

A

True

30
Q

What is the average cost to incarcerate one prisoner aged 50 or older?

A

$68,000

31
Q

There are 10K juveniles detained or charged as an adult a day.

A

True

32
Q

What percent of state and federal prisoners have at least one disability?

A

40%

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