BSCC - Board of State and Community Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry Programs Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) assessment tool used in corrections?
Answer: To classify offenders by their risk level and identify treatment needs to match appropriate interventions
RNR assessment tools measure an individual's risk of reoffending, identify their criminogenic needs, and guide staff in matching the right type and intensity of intervention to the individual's learning style and circumstances.
Which type of cognitive-behavioral program is widely used in California county jails to reduce criminal thinking patterns?
Answer: Thinking for a Change (T4C) or similar cognitive-behavioral interventions
Cognitive-behavioral interventions such as Thinking for a Change target antisocial thinking patterns and have strong evidence supporting their effectiveness in reducing recidivism.
Under the Second Chance Act, what is the primary focus of federal reentry funding for local jurisdictions?
Answer: Reducing recidivism by improving reentry services including housing, employment, and treatment
The Second Chance Act provides federal grants to state and local governments and nonprofits to support reentry programs that reduce recidivism by addressing housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, and mentoring needs.
What is a 'warm handoff' in the reentry context?
Answer: A direct, personal introduction connecting a releasing inmate to a community service provider before release
A warm handoff is the practice of making a direct personal connection—often via phone or in-person meeting—between a releasing inmate and their community-based service provider before they leave the facility.
Which California program provides community-based supervision and comprehensive services as an alternative to state prison for AB 109 realigned offenders?
Answer: County Probation with Mandatory Supervision (MS)
Under AB 109, Mandatory Supervision (MS) is served in the community under county probation supervision with access to local programs and services rather than in state prison.
What role does the BSCC play in juvenile reentry and rehabilitation programs in California?
Answer: The BSCC sets minimum standards, provides funding (e.g., SB 823), and supports counties in operating evidence-based juvenile programs
The BSCC sets minimum standards for juvenile facilities, administers funding streams like SB 823 that transferred Division of Juvenile Justice youth to counties, and promotes evidence-based practices in juvenile corrections.