What is the major premise of the juvenile courts?

a. to act in the best interests of the community
b. to act in the best interests of the child(ren)
c. to act in the best interests of the victim(s)
d. to act in the best interests of the child(ren)’s parents


b. to act in the best interests of the child(ren)

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What will be an ideal response?

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At the end of 2012, approximately ________ percent of the people who were employed in adult correctional agencies in the United States were security staff.

A. 62 B. 32 C. 90 D. 50

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The day fine program was implemented to enable persons with lower incomes to pay their fines on a sliding scale according to their ability to pay

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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