Question

14)______is one of the most important elements in preventing recidivism for probationers and parolees.
a) establishing abstinence from the use of illicit substances
b) stable housing
c) employment
d) participation in treatment

1. an agreement signed by all states and united states territories that allows for the supervision of parolees and probationers to be transferred across state lines is known as the______

a) intrastate compact
b) interstate compact
c) reciprocal compact
d) international compact

1. some examples of specialized supervision caseloads in the state of connecticut include the following______

a) sex offender
b) domestic violence
c) mental heath
d) all the above

1. some potential obstacles that parole and probation officers may encounter when supervising offenders with alcohol or substance use related issues include the following______

a) accessing treatment due to insurance related issues
b) limited ability to keep offenders in mandatory treatment
c) lack of space in community - based treatment programs (e.g., waitlists)
d) all the above

1. in drug courts, the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, and probation officer______

a) play a proactive and non - adversarial role
b) attempt to coerce the offender into treatment
c) provide a retributive response to crime control
d) negotiate for speedy plea bargains

1. effective supervision of probationers and parolees includes______

a) face - to - face meetings
b) field contacts
c) collateral contacts
d) all the above

Explanation:

• For question 14: Participation in treatment is crucial as it addresses underlying issues.
• For question 15: The Interstate Compact allows transfer across state lines.
• For question 16: All listed (sex offender, domestic violence, mental health) are specialized caseloads.
• For question 17: All (accessing treatment, limited ability, lack of space) are obstacles.
• For question 18: In drug courts, they play a proactive non - adversarial role.
• For question 19: All (face - to - face, field, collateral contacts) are part of effective supervision.

Answer:

1. d) Participation in treatment
2. b) Interstate Compact
3. d) All the above
4. d) All the above
5. a) Play a proactive and non - adversarial role
6. d) All the above