CFC Reentry & Community Supervision 2

Question 1

In the criminal justice system, 'parole' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Conditional early release from prison with continued supervision in the community

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A sentence reduction based solely on good behavior credits

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A court order requiring mandatory community service in lieu of incarceration

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Temporary medical release from a correctional facility

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a 'criminogenic need' under the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial attitudes and values

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Low cognitive intelligence quotient

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Chronic physical health conditions

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Lack of formal educational credentials

Question 3

The primary function of a reentry case manager is to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate and link individuals to community-based services and supports

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Monitor and enforce compliance with supervision conditions

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Make formal parole release and revocation decisions

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Provide legal representation at post-conviction hearings

Question 4

Which type of violation most commonly triggers community supervision revocation proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A positive drug or alcohol test

Answer

Commission of a new violent felony offense

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Failure to report to the supervising officer

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Failure to maintain steady employment

Question 5

'Graduated sanctions' in community supervision refers to:

Accepted Answer

A proportional, progressive system of consequences matched to the severity of violations

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A system of increasing supervision fees based on the offender's income level

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Automatic incarceration for any violation of supervision conditions

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Reducing supervision intensity for offenders demonstrating consistent compliance

Question 6

Housing instability following release from incarceration is most strongly associated with which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Higher rates of recidivism and reincarceration

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Increased access to employment opportunities

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Improved mental health and reduced anxiety

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Greater compliance with supervision conditions

Question 7

Which counseling approach is specifically designed to build an individual's intrinsic motivation to change criminal behavior by exploring and resolving ambivalence?

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)