Crim notes final review

What is probation?

Conditional release of a person back into the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

What are some conditions that can be monitored during probation?

Drug testing, curfews, weekly check-ins.

What is the purpose of risk assessments in probation?

To determine who is most likely to recidivate and how to prevent it.

What percentage of the population do black individuals represent in Minnesota prisons?

40% of the prison population, while only making up 7% of the general population.

What does home confinement entail?

An offender must remain inside their home during specific times and is monitored via GPS.

What is a Day Reporting Center?

A center where individuals report during the day for treatment, job assistance, and educational programs.

What is an example of intermittent confinement?

Being jailed only on weekends or evenings.

What is community service in the context of sentencing?

Serving unpaid labor in the community, often as an alternative to incarceration or probation.

What is parole?

Conditional release from incarceration before a sentence ends, with specific conditions to follow.

What is the significance of the 2nd Chance Act?

A bill proposing additional assistance to those released from prison.

What was the first juvenile facility established?

The New York House of Refuge in 1825.

What is a status offender?

A juvenile whose behavior is deemed illegal because of their age.

What are the advantages of diversion programs for juvenile offenders?

Reduces premature involvement in the juvenile justice system, avoids labeling, and is cheaper than incarceration.

What is the most common crime committed by juveniles?

Theft.

What issues arise from juvenile incarceration?

Higher recidivism rates, negative impacts on education and employment, and potential for abuse.

What is restorative justice?

An approach in juvenile corrections focusing on repairing harm and involving all stakeholders.