Which of the following statements is true of the recent trends in juvenile placement?

A. There are a smaller proportion of youth incarcerated for less serious offenses, such as public order violations, technical violations, drugs, and status offenses.
B. There is a growing trend of committing juveniles to correctional institutions as the rates of sexual abuse, suicide, and recidivism in these facilities have decreased significantly.
C. There is a growing trend toward individualized services aimed at smaller groups of offenders.
D. There has been a steep increase in the number of juveniles in secure correctional institutions.


Answer: C

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