The History and Nature of Probation in the United States

Question 1

Which of the following likely would not be a condition of punitive probation?

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a specific dress code at all times

Question 2

Standard probation conditions are applied

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in all cases

Question 3

Judges usually agree to the recommendations made by probation officers.

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True

Question 4

Probation officers primarily work with

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law enforcement officials; legal and court officials; offenders

Question 5

Probation is effective at preventing a return to crime when

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there are enough resources to provide probation services properly

Question 6

Probation in the United States developed

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haphazardly, making changes as needed

Question 7

The first state to establish probation was _____.

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Massachusetts

Question 8

Probation was motivated by the idea that offenders _____.

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could reform their behavior

Question 9

John Augustus supervised the probation of _____.

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women; juveniles; men

Question 10

John Augustus, who started the probation movement, was employed as _____.

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a boot maker

The History and Nature of Probation in the United States Answers