CJ Corrections Review Quiz

What is the primary goal of incarceration?

• Rehabilitation of offenders

• Punishment for crimes committed

• Providing education to offenders

• Encouraging community service

Which of the following best describes probation?

• A period of supervised release after serving time in prison

• A sentence that allows a person to remain in the community under supervision instead of going to prison

• A program designed to rehabilitate offenders while they are in prison

• A temporary release from prison for good behavior

What is parole?

• A sentence imposed by a judge

• A temporary release from prison for good behavior

• A form of early release from prison based on an offender's agreement to follow certain conditions

• A program that occurs within prison to prepare inmates for release

Which of the following is a primary focus of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system?

• Punishing offenders for their crimes

• Preparing offenders to reintegrate into society successfully

• Ensuring that offenders serve their full sentence

• Monitoring offenders for the rest of their lives

Recidivism is best defined as:

• The act of a person committing a crime for the first time

• The rehabilitation process for offenders

• The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

• The process of being released from prison

Which of the following is NOT a condition of probation?

• Regular meetings with a probation officer

• Remaining within a specified geographic area

• Serving a minimum jail sentence on weekends

• Attending educational or vocational training

What is the main difference between probation and parole?

• Probation is a form of early release from prison, while parole is a sentence that avoids prison time.

• Probation is for juvenile offenders, while parole is for adult offenders.

• Probation is a sentence that avoids prison time, while parole is a form of early release from prison.

• There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.

Which of the following statements about rehabilitation is TRUE?

• Rehabilitation programs are only available to offenders in prison.

• Rehabilitation focuses solely on punishment for past crimes.

• Rehabilitation aims to change offenders' behavior to prevent future crimes.

• Rehabilitation is guaranteed to prevent offenders from committing more crimes.

A decrease in recidivism rates is often seen as an indicator of:

• The effectiveness of the prison system at punishing offenders.

• The failure of the criminal justice system.

• The success of rehabilitation and reintegration programs.

• An increase in crime rates.

Which of the following is a common reason for revoking parole?

• Completing a degree or vocational training

• Violating the terms of release

• Successfully finding employment

• Moving to a new residence with permission