Which of the following is NOT true regarding girls and offending?

a. Girls are treated more leniently than boys for status offenses
b. The number of girls in the juvenile justice system is increasing
c. Girls are treated less harshly than boys for delinquent offenses
d. Girls are more likely than boys to have problems within the home


A

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