Which of the following is not a reason why specific deterrence and strict punishment do not work with juveniles?

a. Incarcerating youths cuts them off from prosocial supports in the community, making them more reliant on deviant peers.
b. The stigma of harsh treatment labels adolescents and helps lock them into a criminal career.
c. Experiencing harsh punishment may cause severe psychological problems.
d. Punishment will lead to future compliance of social and legal norms.


D

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

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Urquijo robbed banks? a. He did not have a job. b. He felt like it. c. He committed robberies to survive. d. He had to work.

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What will be an ideal response?

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