Which of the following factors has influenced the current juvenile system in the United States?
A. There is an increase in federal funding for substance abuse and mental health programs offered in state and local correctional facilities.
B. The Obama administration has emphasized an approach to drug abuse and juvenile delinquency that is more rooted in punitive measures than in public health.
C. The Trump administration has initiated policy changes aimed at giving juvenile criminals a second chance at life.
D. Juveniles are expensive to detain, prosecute, and incarcerate, requiring mental health services, educational programs, and security measures not required by adults.
Answer: D
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