The American Civil Liberties Union outlined three priorities for the juvenile justice system. What was the first priority?
a. keep children out of the criminal justice system
b. protect the rights of incarcerated children
c. reintegrate juvenile delinquents into communities
d. place troubled youth in mental health facilities
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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