Exam Three Flashcards
Where was the first mental health court
Broward County Florida
How many mental health courts in Illinois
12
What are the two types of half way houses
Half in probationers and violators
Half out pre release from prison
What is half in probationer
High risk and high need probationers
Parole violators
Last stop before prison
What is half out pre release from prison
Paroles requiring more supervision and assistance with re-entry
When did half way houses come about and why
date back to Pennsylvania system of correctional practices (late 1820s to turn of the century)
Halfway houses were used as a way to transition offenders back into society after being in isolation
What was the Pennsylvania system like
System of isolation in prison cells w a heavy emphasis on faith.
What did the safe streets act do?
Established FEDERAL level funding for half way houses only federal
When was the safe street act established
1968
What is the level system in half way houses
Level five: cannot leave the facility at all; case manager assigned to case and do an intake package to learn all about you.
Level four: remain until they find a job and catch up on rent
Level three: can earn day passed of up to 8 hours (curfew 10pm)
Level two: same as three but curfew is 11:59
Level one: must be caught up on all restitution, community services and rent and $200 in bank then can leave.
Last phase is transitioning out live at home under supervision but return to half way house for drug testing and treatment groups
Where do the John crane house start
Indianapolis, Indiana
What is the recidivism rate at John crane
13%
60% is national average
What is the success rate for John crane
87%
How long is the program
12-18 months
Where did shock incarceration first begin
Ohio