Reentry & Community Supervision Flashcards
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In the criminal justice system, 'parole' is best defined as:
Answer: Conditional early release from prison with continued supervision in the community
Parole is the conditional early release of a prisoner who serves the remainder of their sentence under community supervision, subject to conditions set by a parole board.
Which of the following is classified as a 'criminogenic need' under the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model?
Answer: Antisocial attitudes and values
Antisocial attitudes and values are a primary criminogenic need in the RNR model because they directly correlate with criminal behavior and are amenable to change through targeted intervention.
The primary function of a reentry case manager is to:
Answer: Coordinate and link individuals to community-based services and supports
Reentry case managers coordinate services and connect individuals to community resources including housing, employment, treatment, and social services to support successful reintegration.
Which type of violation most commonly triggers community supervision revocation proceedings?
Answer: A positive drug or alcohol test
Positive drug and alcohol tests are among the most frequently cited technical violations that initiate revocation proceedings in community supervision.
'Graduated sanctions' in community supervision refers to:
Answer: A proportional, progressive system of consequences matched to the severity of violations
Graduated sanctions provide a structured, proportional response framework where consequences escalate in severity to match the seriousness of the violation, rather than triggering automatic revocation.
Housing instability following release from incarceration is most strongly associated with which outcome?
Answer: Higher rates of recidivism and reincarceration
Research consistently demonstrates that housing instability significantly elevates recidivism risk, as stable housing is a foundational prerequisite for all other successful reentry outcomes.
Which counseling approach is specifically designed to build an individual's intrinsic motivation to change criminal behavior by exploring and resolving ambivalence?
Answer: Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, directive counseling style that helps individuals explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for behavior change.