Jonas, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested for burglary. This was his first offense. Rather than be sentenced as an adult, the judge sentenced John as a juvenile and gave him 20 days in a juvenile treatment center, then probation for one year in which he must have weekly counseling for himself and his family. The judge is likely using what method to control crime in this case?

A. prevention
B. community-based reform
C. retribution
D. rehabilitation


Answer: D

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