An expert on problem behaviors in adolescents tells a gathering of professionals the following: "The primary goal of treating these young people should be diversion." If the group then goes out and follows this suggestion, what will they try to accomplish

a. They will develop more after-hours programs for young people.
b. They will develop more family-based treatment programs.
c. They will work to keep youngsters out of the juvenile justice system.
d. They will develop occupational programs for young people in the juvenile justice system.


Answer: c.

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