According to the most recent data, the vast majority of residents in juvenile facilities were there

a) voluntarily, as part of a diversion agreement.
b) for offenses that would be considered criminal for adults.
c) for status offenses.
d) for violent offenses.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Neutralization b. Social exchange c. Family stress d. Psychopathology

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a. are considerably less likely to go to prison than conventional offenders, and are likelier to receive shorter sentences b. are considerably more likely to go to prison are conventional offenders, but are likelier to receive shorter sentences c. are just as likely to go to prison as conventional offenders, but are likelier to receive shorter sentences d. are just as likely to go to prison as conventional offenders, and are likely to receive comparable sentences

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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