Probation Officer
Certification Academy exam
questions (fully solved &
verified for accuracy)
Define Evidence-Based Practice - answer Objective, balance, and
responsible use of current research and the best available data to guide
policy and practice (supervision) decisions, such that outcomes for
probationers are improved.
Why are assessment the foundation of EBP? - answer To reduce
recidivism, research reveals JII should be assessed to: identify their risk to
reoffend (risk); identify criminogenic needs (needs); and determine the
most effective mode of intervention (responsivity).
What evidence based principle involves matching a probationer's type of
treatment to his needs? - answer Responsivity
What percentage of medium-high to high-risk probationer's time should be
structured? - answer 40-70 percent
Name and briefly define the two types of risk factors. Which type can be
changed through appropriate interventions? - answer Static Factor
Dynamic Factor
Static Factor - answer Characteristics of a probationer that are
statistically correlated with greater likelihood of recidivism and that are
constant or historical and cannot be changed or can only increase; factors
such as: age, gender, number of prior arrests, prior convictions, age at
first arrest, and alcohol/substance abuse history.
,Dynamic Factor - answer Characteristics, statistically correlated with
greater likelihood of recidivism that can change through appropriate
intervention; factors such as: attitude, substance abuse, anger
management.
Which type can be changed through appropriate interventions? - answer
Dynamic Factor
Risk-Need-Responsivity Principle (RNR) - answer - Forms the foundation
for everything we do in supervision
- Understanding and applying the RNR principles is key to successful
behavior changed and supported by EBP research.
- Risk (Who)
- Need (What)
- Responsively (How)
Risk Principle
- Work with moderate and high-risk cases - answer - this principle
identifies who we spend the most time with and who receives treatment
referrals.
- Risk measures probability to reoffend
- Keep low- risk cases out of intensive programming to avoid interference
with existing strengths and or increased association with higher risk
individuals
- Risk directly ties to dosage and intensity
Need Principles
- Provides Foundations and Focus - answer This principle identifies what
and individual should focus on while under supervision
- desired goal is recidivism reduction
Responsively Principle
- Guidance on how to provide treatment - answer Responsivity identifies
how treatment and interventions should be delivered.
, Be familiar with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employee. - answer
Judicial Employees should maintain the dignity of the judiciary at all times
and avoid both impropriety (violations) and the appearance of
impropriety. They should aspire at all times to conduct that ensures the
greatest possible public confidence in their independence, impartiality
(absence of bias or prejudice), integrity, and competence.
Of the three definitions of ethics, be familiar with the definition dealing
with professionalism. - answer The principles of right conduct with
reference to a specific profession, mode of life etc.
List the Universal Ethical Values. - answer 1. Honesty
2. Integrity
3. Promote Keeping
4. Fidelity/Loyalty
5. Fairness
6. Caring for others
7. Respect for others
8. Responsible Citizenships
9. Pursuit of Excellence
10. Accountability
What is the purpose of adult and juvenile probations? - answer
Protection of Community and Rehabilitation of the offender
Be able to locate and be familiar with the powers, duties, and
responsibilities of adult probation officers. - answer ARS 12-253 Powers
and Duties of Adult Probation Officer
1. Make and file a complete record
2. Exercise general supervision and observation
3. Serve warrants, make arrests
4. Investigate cases referred to the officer for investigation
Certification Academy exam
questions (fully solved &
verified for accuracy)
Define Evidence-Based Practice - answer Objective, balance, and
responsible use of current research and the best available data to guide
policy and practice (supervision) decisions, such that outcomes for
probationers are improved.
Why are assessment the foundation of EBP? - answer To reduce
recidivism, research reveals JII should be assessed to: identify their risk to
reoffend (risk); identify criminogenic needs (needs); and determine the
most effective mode of intervention (responsivity).
What evidence based principle involves matching a probationer's type of
treatment to his needs? - answer Responsivity
What percentage of medium-high to high-risk probationer's time should be
structured? - answer 40-70 percent
Name and briefly define the two types of risk factors. Which type can be
changed through appropriate interventions? - answer Static Factor
Dynamic Factor
Static Factor - answer Characteristics of a probationer that are
statistically correlated with greater likelihood of recidivism and that are
constant or historical and cannot be changed or can only increase; factors
such as: age, gender, number of prior arrests, prior convictions, age at
first arrest, and alcohol/substance abuse history.
,Dynamic Factor - answer Characteristics, statistically correlated with
greater likelihood of recidivism that can change through appropriate
intervention; factors such as: attitude, substance abuse, anger
management.
Which type can be changed through appropriate interventions? - answer
Dynamic Factor
Risk-Need-Responsivity Principle (RNR) - answer - Forms the foundation
for everything we do in supervision
- Understanding and applying the RNR principles is key to successful
behavior changed and supported by EBP research.
- Risk (Who)
- Need (What)
- Responsively (How)
Risk Principle
- Work with moderate and high-risk cases - answer - this principle
identifies who we spend the most time with and who receives treatment
referrals.
- Risk measures probability to reoffend
- Keep low- risk cases out of intensive programming to avoid interference
with existing strengths and or increased association with higher risk
individuals
- Risk directly ties to dosage and intensity
Need Principles
- Provides Foundations and Focus - answer This principle identifies what
and individual should focus on while under supervision
- desired goal is recidivism reduction
Responsively Principle
- Guidance on how to provide treatment - answer Responsivity identifies
how treatment and interventions should be delivered.
, Be familiar with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employee. - answer
Judicial Employees should maintain the dignity of the judiciary at all times
and avoid both impropriety (violations) and the appearance of
impropriety. They should aspire at all times to conduct that ensures the
greatest possible public confidence in their independence, impartiality
(absence of bias or prejudice), integrity, and competence.
Of the three definitions of ethics, be familiar with the definition dealing
with professionalism. - answer The principles of right conduct with
reference to a specific profession, mode of life etc.
List the Universal Ethical Values. - answer 1. Honesty
2. Integrity
3. Promote Keeping
4. Fidelity/Loyalty
5. Fairness
6. Caring for others
7. Respect for others
8. Responsible Citizenships
9. Pursuit of Excellence
10. Accountability
What is the purpose of adult and juvenile probations? - answer
Protection of Community and Rehabilitation of the offender
Be able to locate and be familiar with the powers, duties, and
responsibilities of adult probation officers. - answer ARS 12-253 Powers
and Duties of Adult Probation Officer
1. Make and file a complete record
2. Exercise general supervision and observation
3. Serve warrants, make arrests
4. Investigate cases referred to the officer for investigation
