Intermediate Sanctions

Question 1

Why were intermediate sanctions created?

Answer 1

Prison overcrowding problem but probation not harsh enough of punishment

Question 2

What are sanctions on the low end of the continuum?

Answer 2

Fines, restitution, forfeiture of property obtained illegally

Question 3

What are examples of community ISs?

Answer 3

House arrest, community service, drug court, day reporting centers, intensive supervision

Question 4

What is the most underused IS in the country?

Answer 4

Community service

Question 5

What is drug court?

Answer 5

Judicially supervised substance abuse treatment

Question 6

What are problems with intensive supervision?

Answer 6

High risk of recidivism (technical violations); expensive

Question 7

What are examples of institutional ISs?

Answer 7

Residential Community Corrections, periodic jail confinement, boot camp

Question 8

What is a residential community center?

Answer 8

Offender is free to leave for work, appt.; must return by curfew

Question 9

What does boot camp emphasize?

Answer 9

Teamwork; discipline; physical fitness

Question 10

What is the least effective IS?

Answer 10

Boot camp

Question 11

What are two criticisms of IS?

Answer 11

Net widening (increases in sanctions); increased prison population (more technical violations to break)