More than two-thirds of minority children born into poverty will be ______.

A. institutionalized
B. persistently poor
C. raised by a single mother
D. separated from both parents


B. persistently poor

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a. burglary. b. receiving stolen property. c. robbery. d. larceny-theft.

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The primary purpose of the presentence investigation report is to assist jail and prison personnel in their classification and treatment programs

a. True b. False

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During the 1960s through the 1970s significant changes were made within the juvenile justice system, driven by three primary forces: a stronger federal government role, depopulating the overcrowded juvenile correction facilities, and U.S. Supreme Court Decisions establishing youthful offender rights in juvenile proceedings, and ______.

A. a more violent image of juvenile offenders B. a narrower definition of juvenile courts’ jurisdiction C. state reform efforts D. overwhelming public opinion favoring a get tough approach

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From the grassroots level to local and state headquarters, restorative justice is rapidly gaining momentum within the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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