What type of outcomes are described as 'substantially better' in CBCFs?

Correct answer: When offenders are separated based on risk, with more programming for higher-risk clients.

Explanation

This question reinforces the key finding that individualized treatment based on risk level, a core component of the risk principle, is critical for achieving success in CBCFs.

Other questions

Question 1

According to the text, what is the position of Community Correctional Centers (CCCs) within the continuum of correctional sanctions?

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of Community-Based Correctional Facilities (CBCFs) when compared to a State institution?

Question 3

For Community-Based Correctional Facilities (CBCFs) to achieve their greatest effect on reducing recidivism, what condition must be met?

Question 4

What did the 2004 study by Lowenkamp and Latessa find regarding the effectiveness of CBCFs?

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the Principles of Effective Intervention (PEI)?

Question 6

What is the described outcome when CBCFs lump individuals together in non-directive programs that do not follow the Principles of Effective Intervention (PEI)?

Question 7

How does the text describe the functions of Community-Based Correctional Facilities (CBCFs)?

Question 8

A general theme mentioned for community correctional practices, including CBCFs, is that their success is largely dependent on what factor?

Question 9

According to the text, why are terms like CCCs, TCs, and CBCFs often blended together?

Question 10

What level of programming is suggested for low-level clients in a CBCF that separates offenders by risk?

Question 11

What is the primary reason stated in the text for why many CBCFs are not as effective as they could be?

Question 12

A detailed report on how PEI integrates into community corrections is mentioned as being available from which entity?

Question 13

The Principles of Effective Intervention (PEI) are described as a collection of concepts that have been demonstrated to have the best impacts on what?

Question 15

Which of these is explicitly mentioned as a possible function of a CBCF?

Question 16

The success of CBCFs is largely dependent on the programs offered, the individuals within the facility, and what other factor?

Question 17

What is the final point made in Chapter 9.9 regarding community corrections agencies like CBCFs?

Question 18

In the context of the chapter, what does the abbreviation CBCF stand for?

Question 19

Even if two community residential facilities have the same name, the text suggests they can be different due to what factor?

Question 20

What year was the Lowenkamp and Latessa study, which found that targeting higher-risk individuals in CBCFs leads to larger reductions in recidivism, published?

Question 21

How can CBCFs be used in relation to outpatient services?

Question 22

What is the key difference in programming strategy between high-risk and low-level clients in the successful CBCF model described?

Question 23

The text states that when CBCFs fail to follow the principles of effective intervention, their effectiveness is described in what way?

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an acronym for a community residential facility mentioned in the text?

Question 25

The chapter collectively calls the principles of effective intervention by what abbreviation?