Which of the following themes examines risk factors that contribute to delinquent behavior and asks how such behavior affects subsequent life experiences?

A) parens patriae
B) legal context of delinquency
C) deinstitutionalization of status offenders
D) Developmental Life-Course theory


Answer: D

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

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