Minority youth remain overrepresented in juvenile correctional facilities; they represent about 45 percent of the juvenile population but make up a whopping 69 percent of residential placements (including detentions).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The progression of a compromised officer is predictable and, therefore, ____________

a. concerning b. troubling c. preventable d. acceptable

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______ punishes an offender as an example to discourage others from violating the law.

a. Negative reinforcement b. Positive reinforcement c. Specific deterrence d. General deterrence

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______ design refers to prison construction design that complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and that accommodates all inmate needs, in a universal fashion, regardless of how varied the needs may be from inmate to inmate.

a. Reform b. Universal c. Collective d. Modification

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The fact that as individuals grow older they are less likely to commit criminal acts is related to which crime rate factor?

a. Levels of incarceration b. Involvement in war c. Size of youth population d. Health of the economy

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