Which of the following is a basic premise of the multisystemic approach to combating delinquency for adolescents and young adults?
A. to place a high degree of structure on adolescents and young adults who have been the product of neglectful parenting
B. to direct the energy of delinquents into more socially constructive directions
C. to expose delinquent adolescents and young adults to prison inmates who have committed the same crimes in hopes of "scaring them straight"
D. to punish delinquent adolescents and young adults in an appropriate manner so they will learn from their mistakes and pay retribution to society
Answer: B
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