CRM 306

Question 1

Why is community reintegration important in corrections?

Answer 1

Community reintegration helps reduce recidivism, promotes public safety, and supports the successful transition of individuals from incarceration to society.

Question 2

What challenges do Correctional Services face in prison release planning?

Answer 2

Challenges include limited resources for reintegration plans, lack of access to housing, employment, and healthcare, and poor coordination with community support systems.

Question 3

How does imprisonment affect individuals?

Answer 3

Imprisonment can cause psychological trauma, institutionalization, and social stigma, as well as create barriers to employment and difficulties adapting to life outside prison

Question 4

How does imprisonment impact families?

Answer 4

Families may face emotional and financial strain, disrupted dynamics, and intergenerational effects, such as developmental challenges for children.

Question 5

How does imprisonment affect communities?

Answer 5

Communities may experience stigmatization of formerly incarcerated individuals, strained resources, and perpetuated cycles of poverty and crime in underserved areas.

Question 6

What role does parole play in reintegration?

Answer 6

Parole balances public safety with offender autonomy and provides opportunities for rehabilitation, though its effectiveness depends on adequate support and monitoring.

Question 7

What does research say about successful reintegration programs?

Answer 7

Research shows that programs offering job training, mental health support, and housing assistance reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Question 8

What strategies can improve reintegration for individuals?

Answer 8

Strategies include access to mental health counseling, education, vocational training, and transitional services such as halfway houses or mentorship programs.

Question 9

How can families be supported during reintegration?

Answer 9

Family support can include reunification programs, financial aid, and emotional support resources to strengthen relationships and reduce strain.

Question 10

What community efforts are needed for reintegration?

Answer 10

Communities can reduce stigma, partner with organizations to provide housing and employment opportunities, and create support networks for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Question 11

What do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) identify as a key goal of community reintegration in Canadian corrections?
a) Increasing prison populations
b) Reducing recidivism and promoting public safety
c) Eliminating parole systems
d) Maximizing punishment for offenders

Answer 11

B

Question 12

According to Griffiths and Murdoch (2022), what is a significant challenge faced by Correctional Services in prison release planning?

Answer 12

B

Question 13

What do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) say are the long-term effects of incarceration on individuals?

Answer 13

B

Question 14

How do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) describe the impact of incarceration on families?
a) Improved family dynamics and financial stability
b) Strengthened family bonds through communication programs
c) Disrupted relationships and financial strain
d) No significant effects on families

Answer 14

C

Question 15

According to Griffiths and Murdoch (2022), how does incarceration affect communities?

Answer 15

C

Question 16

What role does parole play in offender reintegration, according to Griffiths and Murdoch (2022)?

Answer 16

B

Question 17

What does Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) suggest is crucial for the success of parole?
a) Reducing supervision and monitoring requirements
b) Incorporating job training and mental health support
c) Completely eliminating parole as an option
d) Relying solely on community volunteers for support

Answer 17

B

Question 18

What recommendations do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) make to improve reintegration efforts?
a) Increase incarceration periods to discourage recidivism
b) Focus solely on punitive measures
c) Allocate more funding, reduce stigma, and partner with community organizations
d) Limit resources to save costs for correctional systems

Answer 18

C

Question 19

What recommendations do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) make to improve reintegration efforts?
a) Increase incarceration periods to discourage recidivism
b) Focus solely on punitive measures
c) Allocate more funding, reduce stigma, and partner with community organizations
d) Limit resources to save costs for correctional systems

Answer 19

C

Question 20

According to Griffiths and Murdoch (2022), what is a key benefit of public education in the context of reintegration?
a) Reducing stigma associated with formerly incarcerated individuals
b) Increasing prison funding for new facilities
c) Encouraging harsher sentencing for offenders
d) Promoting stricter parole requirements

Answer 20

A

Question 21

What holistic strategy do Griffiths and Murdoch (2022) emphasize for reintegration?
a) Focusing on punishment during incarceration
b) Strengthening ties between correctional facilities and offenders’ families
c) Increasing funding, public education, and partnerships with community organizations
d) Eliminating reintegration programs to save resources

Answer 21

C

Question 22

How does the CBC article connect to the short answer?

Answer 22

Highlights the challenges offenders face in reintegration, such as lack of appropriate transitional support and the emotional toll of incarceration, which align with your discussion on the systemic barriers in prison release planning.