Recidivism and Repeat Offenders
Recidivism and Repeat Offenders Quiz
Questions
What is the term used to describe the tendency of a person to commit crimes repeatedly?
- Recidivism
- Habitual Offending
- Serial Offending
- Chronic Offending
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to recidivism?
- Poverty
- Lack of education
- Mental illness
- Genetics
What is the most common type of recidivism?
- Violent Recidivism
- Property Recidivism
- Drug Recidivism
- Public Order Recidivism
Which of the following is NOT a strategy that has been shown to reduce recidivism?
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Vocational training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Incarceration
What is the term used to describe a person who has been convicted of three or more felonies?
- Habitual Offender
- Career Criminal
- Chronic Offender
- Persistent Offender
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of repeat offenders?
- They are more likely to be male.
- They are more likely to be younger.
- They are more likely to have a history of mental illness.
- They are more likely to have a college degree.
What is the term used to describe the process of reintegrating a person who has been incarcerated back into society?
- Rehabilitation
- Reentry
- Restoration
- Reintegration
Which of the following is NOT a challenge that people face during reentry?
- Finding employment
- Finding housing
- Accessing healthcare
- Maintaining relationships
What is the term used to describe a program that provides support and services to people during reentry?
- Reentry Court
- Reentry Program
- Reentry Initiative
- Reentry Coalition
Which of the following is NOT a goal of reentry programs?
- Reducing recidivism
- Improving public safety
- Saving money
- Punishing offenders
What is the term used to describe a person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a period of probation or parole?
- Offender
- Criminal
- Ex-offender
- Probationer
Which of the following is NOT a condition that a probationer may be required to comply with?
- Paying restitution to the victim
- Attending counseling or therapy
- Reporting to a probation officer regularly
- Serving time in jail
What is the term used to describe a person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a period of parole?
- Offender
- Criminal
- Ex-offender
- Parolee
Which of the following is NOT a condition that a parolee may be required to comply with?
- Paying restitution to the victim
- Attending counseling or therapy
- Reporting to a parole officer regularly
- Serving time in jail
What is the term used to describe the process of releasing a person from prison or jail?
- Release
- Discharge
- Parole
- Commutation