BSCC - Board of State and Community Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry Programs Questions and Answers Flashcards

California's Proposition 47 (2014) reclassified certain drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors primarily to achieve what goal?

Answer: Reduce jail and prison populations and redirect savings to mental health, substance abuse, and school programs

Proposition 47 reclassified qualifying nonviolent offenses to misdemeanors, reducing incarceration and directing the resulting savings to a fund supporting mental health treatment, substance abuse, and K-12 school programs.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a reentry court in California?

Answer: To provide ongoing judicial oversight and support services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back to the community

Reentry courts use judicial oversight combined with community supervision and support services to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate, addressing issues like housing, employment, and substance abuse with court accountability.

The BSCC's Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) program primarily funds which types of services?

Answer: Comprehensive community-based services for adults returning from state prison or county jail, including housing and job training

The BSCC Adult Reentry Grant funds county and community organizations to provide housing assistance, employment training, substance use treatment, and other wrap-around services for individuals returning from incarceration.

What is the significance of the 'risk principle' in correctional rehabilitation programming?

Answer: Higher-risk offenders should receive more intensive services, while lower-risk offenders need minimal intervention

The risk principle states that the intensity of services and supervision should be matched to the offender's risk level—intensive resources are most effective with high-risk individuals and can be counterproductive for low-risk individuals.

Under California Penal Code Section 4019, inmates in county jail can earn sentence credits for which of the following?

Answer: Good behavior, performing assigned labor, and participation in approved programs

PC 4019 allows eligible inmates to earn conduct credits for good behavior, performing assigned labor, and participating in approved rehabilitative programming, effectively reducing their time in custody.

Which of the following is an example of a 'protective factor' that can reduce an individual's likelihood of reoffending after release?

Answer: Strong family support and stable housing

Protective factors such as strong family bonds, stable housing, employment, and prosocial relationships buffer against reoffending by giving individuals meaningful connections and stability in the community.