Question

the following true/false questions are each worth ½ point. please check the correct answer. 21) most offenders who are diverted from criminal prosecution or who are convicted of a crime are supervised in the community on some type of pretrial or post - adjudication community - based supervision and not incarcerated in jail or prison. true__ false 22) the determinate sentence is a sentencing philosophy that focuses on consistency for the crime committed, specifying by statute or sentencing guidelines an exact amount or narrow range of time to be served in prison or in the community, which mandates the minimum amount of time before the offender is eligible (if at all) for release. this is sometimes known as a fixed or mandatory sentence. true false 23) parole is sometimes used to control the prison population. true false 24) probation is the most common form of community - based corrections supervision. true false 25) evidence - based practices are practices that are based on intuition, speculation, anecdotal evidence, and opinions of practitioners in the field who have supervised caseloads for a long period of time as evidence that the supervision strategies are effective. true false 26) a suspended sentence is an order of a court after a verdict, finding, or guilty plea that suspends or postpones either the imposition of or execution of a sentence. true false 27) risk factors are factors in an individuals life that may put the individual at greater risk for involvement in the criminal justice system. true false 28) john augustus is credited with being the founder of probation services in the united states. true false 29) probation and parole organizational patterns have consistent uniformity throughout the united states. true false 30) criminogenic needs are characteristics, traits, problems, or issues in an individuals life that may contribute to offending or re - offending. these are the personal factors in the individuals life, (e.g., alcohol and/or other substance use, mental health issues, criminal history, attitude, companions, family, etc.) that may contribute to the commission of criminal activity. true false 31) pretrial supervision is the court ordered supervision of a defendant who has not yet been convicted of a crime. pretrial supervision may include reporting to probation or pretrial services, house arrest, electronic monitoring, home visits, treatment participation, and the enforcement of no contact or stay away conditions of release. true false 32) the primary purpose of probation is to assist individuals in addressing criminogenic need areas to reduce their risk levels and the potential to reoffend. probation supervision focuses on both risk and recidivism reduction. true false__

Explanation:

1. Many offenders are indeed supervised in the community instead of being incarcerated.
2. The description accurately defines the determinate - sentence concept.
3. Parole can be used to manage prison population by releasing eligible inmates early.
4. Probation is widely recognized as the most common form of community - based corrections supervision.
5. Evidence - based practices are based on scientific research, not intuition etc.
6. A suspended sentence is exactly as described, an order to suspend or postpone sentence imposition or execution.
7. Risk factors are factors that increase the likelihood of criminal justice system involvement.
8. John Augustus is considered the founder of probation services in the US.
9. Probation and parole organizational patterns vary across the US.
10. Criminogenic needs are personal factors that contribute to offending.
11. Pretrial supervision is court - ordered for defendants yet to be convicted.
12. The main goal of probation is to reduce re - offending by addressing criminogenic needs.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. True
12. True