The juvenile justice system is primarily concerned with the interests and needs of:
a. the community.
b. the family
c. society.
d. the child.
d
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Why is parsimony especially difficult in the field of criminal justice?
a. Because ethical neutrality is problematic given the nature of the field. b. Because it is often difficult for researchers to disregard their values when studying controversial issues. c. Because it is often impossible to requestion prior findings in criminal justice research. d. Because simple explanations of crime are not easily established.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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