Why do some researchers believe that group homes actually promote deviant behavior?
A) Allowing youth in group homes to attend school in the community increases the risk of interaction with deviant peers.
B) Group homes generally are seen as only one step in a continuum of care, rather than the primary goal for juveniles.
C) The association with deviant peers in small group home settings could increase antisocial attitudes and problem behaviors.
D) The low level of security found in many group homes may encourage youth to continue engaging in inappropriate behavior with little fear of detection.
C
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