According to the text and prior research, what is false with concern to the attorney-juvenile relationship?

a. Many juvenile offenders represented by court-appointed attorneys trust them.
b. Legal representation was one of the strongest predictors of an out-of-home placement disposition.
c. There is a need to improve the competency of juvenile defense attorneys.
d. There is a need to overcome some of the time constraints they face in case preparation.


A

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