Correctional Counselor (CC1) Practice Exam

When can an I/M be eligible for placement in a secure level 1 facility?

1. After serving a minimum of 5 years

2. After release from parole

3. Upon removal of VIO AD

4. After completing an educational program

The correct answer is: Upon removal of VIO AD

Placement in a secure level 1 facility typically requires specific criteria to be met, often related to the inmate's behavior and their progress in rehabilitation programs. The correct choice indicates that eligibility is associated with the removal of a Violent Offender Designation (VIO AD). This designation often indicates a history of violent behavior or offenses that might predispose an inmate to a higher level of supervision. Once the designation has been removed, it usually signals that the inmate has demonstrated significant improvement and a lower risk to themselves and the community. This change reflects their ability to adhere to institutional rules and participate positively in rehabilitation programs, thereby making them suitable for placement in a less restrictive environment. The other options relate to criteria that are either arbitrary or more conditional than the removal of the VIO AD. For example, simply serving a minimum number of years does not necessarily correlate with behavior change or rehabilitation progress. Similarly, release from parole is contingent upon meeting various other requirements, and completing an educational program, while beneficial, does not guarantee readiness for placement in a secure level 1 facility without the consideration of the inmate's overall assessment, including prior violent designations.