IC&RC Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) Examination

According to the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, an offender assessed as LOW risk for reoffending should receive:

• AMinimal services to avoid disrupting protective factors and inadvertently increasing risk
• BThe highest intensity treatment available
• CLong-term residential treatment
• DDaily face-to-face supervision

Which of the following is a CRIMINOGENIC NEED according to Andrews and Bonta's Central 8?

• ASelf-esteem
• BAntisocial cognitions and attitudes
• CAnxiety symptoms
• DSleep quality

Which validated tool is widely used for ADULT criminogenic risk assessment in correctional and probation settings?

• ALSI-R
• BAUDIT
• CDAST-10
• DCRAFFT

Which is ASAM Criteria Dimension 4?

• AAcute Intoxication/Withdrawal
• BBiomedical Conditions and Complications
• CReadiness to Change
• DRelapse/Continued Use Potential

Which FDA-approved medication is a partial mu-opioid agonist used to treat opioid use disorder?

• AMethadone
• BBuprenorphine
• CNaltrexone
• DDisulfiram

Per the NADCP 10 Key Components for drug courts, drug testing should be:

• AOptional and announced
• BFrequent, random, and observed
• CPerformed only at intake
• DLimited to once per month

A drug court participant in early recovery experiences a positive drug test. Which is the BEST evidence-based response?

• AImmediate program termination
• BGraduated sanction proportionate to the violation while preserving treatment
• CIncrease in jail time only with no clinical adjustment
• DIgnore the result

Under 42 CFR Part 2, an SUD treatment program may disclose patient information WITHOUT patient consent in which scenario?

• ARoutine probation officer check-ins about attendance
• BA bona fide medical emergency
• CFamily inquiries about progress
• DCourt interest in case status

Which evidence-based group intervention developed by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) combines cognitive restructuring, social skills, and problem-solving in 25 lessons?

• AMoral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
• BThinking for a Change (T4C)
• CSeeking Safety
• DMatrix Model

A client in drug court tells the counselor he intends to physically harm his ex-partner this weekend and names the location. The counselor's PRIMARY duty is:

• AMaintain absolute confidentiality
• BTake steps to warn the identifiable victim and notify law enforcement (Tarasoff duty)
• CDocument only
• DWait to see if the threat is repeated

Which is the BEST description of motivational interviewing (MI) for a CJ client who is ambivalent about treatment?

• AConfrontational style to break denial
• BCollaborative conversation evoking the client's own motivations for change
• CEducational lecture about consequences
• DMandatory abstinence pledge

Per the Stages of Change model, a client who is using substances and sees no problem is in which stage?

• APrecontemplation
• BContemplation
• CPreparation
• DMaintenance

Which is the BEST description of a dual relationship that should be avoided in a corrections setting?

• ACo-counseling with another credentialed counselor
• BPersonal friendship and clinical counselor role with the same incarcerated client
• CSupervising student interns
• DCoordinating care with the probation officer

A CCJP-certified counselor working in a prison hears a corrections officer make racist comments toward a client. The ETHICALLY required action is to:

• AIgnore the situation
• BAddress the situation through agency channels and document, while protecting the client's…
• CConfront the officer publicly in front of other staff
• DEncourage the client to file a lawsuit

Which is the BEST application of CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT in a CJ setting?

• ARandom rewards unrelated to behavior
• BTangible incentives tied to objective behaviors like negative drug tests or session atten…
• CVerbal warnings only
• DRemoval from program for any setback

Which substance class is associated with potentially LIFE-THREATENING withdrawal that may require medical management?

• ACocaine
• BCannabis
• CAlcohol/sedatives
• DCaffeine

The CIWA-Ar is used to assess:

• AOpioid withdrawal severity
• BAlcohol withdrawal severity
• CStimulant intoxication
• DCannabis use frequency

The COWS scale is used to assess:

• AAlcohol withdrawal
• BOpioid withdrawal
• CCocaine craving
• DMethamphetamine psychosis

Per SAMHSA and NIDA, MAT for opioid use disorder should be:

• ALimited to short-term tapering only
• BContinued in jail/prison and bridge-dosed at release to reduce overdose risk
• CDiscontinued at intake into corrections
• DReplaced by abstinence-only counseling

An offender screens positive for both SUD and major depression on intake. The BEST treatment approach is:

• ATreat SUD first, then mental health later
• BTreat depression first, then SUD later
• CIntegrated, concurrent treatment of both disorders
• DRefer to two separate programs that do not communicate

Which is the BEST initial counseling response to a CJ client who minimizes their substance use?

• AConfront and challenge directly
• BUse OARS skills (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summaries) and roll…
• CEnd the session
• DThreaten loss of privileges

Which is the MOST CULTURALLY responsive approach when assessing a Latino client with limited English proficiency in a jail setting?

• AUse family members to interpret SUD content
• BUse a qualified, trained interpreter (preferably professional, not a family member)
• CSkip the assessment
• DConduct it in English regardless

Which is the BEST documentation practice when writing progress notes likely to be reviewed by the court?

• AUse slang and informal language
• BUse objective, behaviorally specific, and non-stigmatizing language
• CInclude personal opinions about guilt or innocence
• DAvoid any documentation

Which describes the role of a FACT witness in court testimony by a counselor?

• AProvides expert opinion on diagnosis and prognosis
• BTestifies only to facts directly observed or documented in the client's record
• CSpeculates on guilt or innocence
• DActs as the prosecutor

Which medication is an OPIOID ANTAGONIST used to prevent opioid relapse, available in long-acting injectable form?

• AMethadone
• BBuprenorphine
• CNaltrexone (Vivitrol)
• DAcamprosate

Which is the BEST description of the Matrix Model?

• AA residential 12-step program
• BAn evidence-based outpatient intensive program combining CBT, family education, contingen…
• CA pharmacotherapy alone
• DA prison-only therapeutic community

Which describes a 'criminogenic risk factor' that is STATIC and cannot be changed through intervention?

• AAntisocial peer associations
• BNumber of prior arrests
• CSubstance use
• DEmployment status

A pregnant client with opioid use disorder is referred from jail. Which MAT option is FIRST-LINE per SAMHSA?

• ANaltrexone immediate-release
• BMethadone or buprenorphine maintenance
• CAbrupt detox
• DDisulfiram

Which BEST describes 'responsivity' in the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model?

• AThe intensity of supervision matches the risk level
• BInterventions are delivered in styles matched to the client's learning style, ability, mo…
• COnly criminogenic needs are targeted
• DGroup treatment is always preferred over individual

Which is an example of an EFFECTIVE drug-court INCENTIVE for a participant doing well?

• APublic praise from the judge and reduced reporting frequency
• BRandom violation of supervision
• CRemoval from treatment
• DIncreased fines

Which is the BEST first step in reentry planning for an incarcerated client with severe OUD?

• AWait until release date to begin planning
• BBegin pre-release planning months in advance with continuity of MAT, recovery housing, an…
• CProvide a list of phone numbers only
• DCancel MAT prior to release

Which BEST describes 'criminal thinking errors' that CBT-based programs target?

• AErrors caused by intoxication only
• BDistorted cognitive patterns like minimization, blame-shifting, and entitlement that supp…
• CErrors in arithmetic
• DErrors of perception caused by mental illness

Which medication is FDA-APPROVED specifically for alcohol use disorder?

• ABuprenorphine
• BMethadone
• CAcamprosate
• DLorazepam

Which BEST describes 'trauma-informed care' in a CJ addictions setting?

• AAsking the client to retell the trauma in detail at intake
• BRecognizing trauma prevalence, ensuring safety, choice, and avoiding re-traumatization
• CEliminating all confrontation in groups
• DAvoiding any discussion of past behaviors

Which is the BEST validated suicide risk screener for clinical use in CJ settings?

• AMMSE
• BColumbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• CAUDIT
• DPHQ-2

A subpoena is served on an SUD treatment record protected by 42 CFR Part 2. The treatment program should:

• AImmediately disclose the record
• BNotify counsel; disclosure of Part 2 records requires a specific court order, not just a…
• CDestroy the record
• DRefuse all contact with the court

Which is an example of EVIDENCE-BASED reentry programming aligned with RNR?

• AIdentical curriculum delivered to all incarcerated individuals
• BHigher-dose CBT, employment support, and MAT for high-risk individuals; lower-intensity c…
• CRandom assignment to programs
• DNo reentry programming

Which BEST describes Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)?

• AA short-term residential program
• BA manualized, group cognitive-behavioral treatment moving participants through stages of…
• CA medication for OUD
• DA diagnostic instrument

A CJ client with OUD relapses after release. Their PRIMARY risk during this period is:

• ASleep disturbance
• BOverdose due to reduced opioid tolerance after abstinence in custody
• CMild anxiety
• DConstipation

Which is the BEST approach when a probation officer asks a CCJP-certified counselor for a verbal update on a client without a signed release?

• AProvide the update; PO is part of the team
• BDecline and explain that 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA require a written authorization to discl…
• CProvide partial information
• DIgnore the PO's request

Which assessment dimension would the ASAM Criteria use to determine whether outpatient treatment is feasible vs residential?

• ADimension 1 only
• BAll six dimensions, with Dimension 6 (Recovery Environment) often deciding outpatient vs…
• COnly Dimension 3
• DOnly the diagnostic interview

Which is the BEST application of the SOCRATES scale?

• ADiagnose SUD
• BAssess motivation and readiness to change
• CScreen for trauma
• DQuantify intoxication

Which BEST describes the role of peer recovery specialists in CJ settings?

• AReplace licensed counselors
• BProvide lived-experience mentoring, navigation, advocacy, and recovery support alongside…
• CFunction as probation officers
• DDiagnose mental illness

Which is the FIRST priority in the initial counseling session with a newly incarcerated client showing severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

• AEngage in motivational interviewing
• BRefer immediately for medical evaluation and withdrawal management
• CBegin a treatment plan
• DStart MRT

Which is the MOST appropriate response to a colleague who appears intoxicated during a court hearing?

• AIgnore and proceed
• BConfidentially address the colleague and follow agency and ethical reporting procedures
• CPublicly accuse them in court
• DDrive them home

Which describes the EVIDENCE-BASED relationship between length of treatment and outcomes for SUD?

• AShorter is always better
• BLonger engagement (typically 90+ days) is associated with improved outcomes, regardless o…
• CLength does not affect outcomes
• DOnly inpatient duration matters

Which represents a TECHNICAL VIOLATION rather than a new offense?

• ARobbery of a convenience store
• BMissing a required drug screen appointment
• CAssault of a probation officer
• DDrug trafficking