Question

the following multiple - choice questions are each worth ½ point. please circle the correct answer.

1. there are four primary functions of pretrial supervision. which of the following is not a function of pretrial supervision?

a) it allows a defendant to prepare for upcoming court appearances.
b) it helps a defendant regain social status by allowing the defendant to remain in the community.
c) it monitors a defendants whereabouts to keep victims and the community safe.
d) it keeps bed space available in jail for defendants who are not eligible for release.

1. the primary responsibility for community - based corrections supervision is to carry out the sentence imposed by the court. in carrying out this responsibility, community - based corrections programs must be oriented toward achieving the following goals:

a) protecting the public.
b) addressing the needs of victims.
c) changing an offenders attitudes and behaviors through treatment and deterrence.
d) all the above.

1. any factor or circumstance that increases the severity or culpability of a criminal act is known as __________.

a) an aggravating factor
b) a mitigating factor
c) a presumptive sentence
d) none of the above

1. probation supervision is premised on nine key principles, including:

a) society has a right to be protected from persons who cause harm regardless of the reason for the harm.
b) human beings are capable of change.
c) intervention in an individuals life should be the minimal amount needed to protect society and promote law - abiding behavior.
d) all the above

1. which of the following is not an example of a determinate sentence?

a) sentencing guidelines
b) truth - in - sentencing laws
c) retributive justice
d) mandatory minimum sentence

1. __________ is a component of motivational enhancement therapy that focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and centers on motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change.

a) cognitive behavioral therapy
b) motivational interviewing
c) risk based supervision
d) level of service inventory

Explanation:

1. Pretrial supervision focuses on court - appearance preparation, monitoring whereabouts, and community - based support rather than bed - space management in jail.
2. Community - based corrections programs aim to protect the public, address victim needs, and change offender attitudes/behaviors.
3. An aggravating factor increases the severity or culpability of a criminal act.
4. The principles of probation supervision include society's right to protection, human capacity for change, and minimal intervention.
5. Retributive justice is a theory of justice, not a type of determinate sentence.
6. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence in motivational enhancement therapy.

Answer:

1. d
2. d
3. a
4. d
5. c
6. b