What was the purpose of programs such as "Tough Love" and "Scared Straight”?

A. to put juvenile offenders to work in their communities
B. to punish parents along with juvenile offenders
C. to deter youth offenders by exposing them to adult correctional facilities
D. to keep juvenile offenders incarcerated for as long as possible


C. to deter youth offenders by exposing them to adult correctional facilities

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