______ were state-run shelters for dependent, neglected, and delinquent children in 19th-century America.

A. Borstals
B. Boweries
C. Houses of refuge
D. Youth development centers


C. Houses of refuge

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The minimum temperature at which fuel vapor will ignite is known as what?

a. Glow temperature b. Boiling point c. Flash point d. Ignition temperature

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The socialization model explains that delinquent and antisocial adolescents will seek to associate with others who are also delinquent and antisocial thereby forming delinquent groups and gangs—"birds of a feather flocking together."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Limiting intraorganizational information sharing is also known as ______.

a. a sworn process b. structural secrecy c. limited sharing d. a special notice

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Under common law doctrine, the legal system the American colonists brought from England, a juvenile age ________ or older could receive the same punishment as an adult.

A. 7 B. 21 C. 16 D. 18 E. 14

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