All of the following were reasons to try young people in juvenile courts rather than adult courts EXCEPT:
A. children do not yet have the cognitive ability to fully appreciate the consequences of their actions.
B. adult correctional institutions were dangerous places for children.
C. early intervention can lead to full rehabilitation of children.
D. All of these answers are reasons why young people should be tried in juvenile courts rather than in adult courts.
Answer: D
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