Sheila was found delinquent and place in a juvenile correctional facility. While institutionalized, she took part in counseling that focuses on current behavior and requires her to accept responsibility for her actions. After 3 years, she will be leaving the correctional facility in two weeks. Which is false regarding institutionalized females?
A) Institutions for girls have fewer education and vocational programs
B) Institutions for girls do a less- then-adequate job of rehabilitation
C) Girls are more likely than boys to be incarcerated for status offenses
D) Institutions for girls are generally less restrictive than those for boys
Answer: D) Institutions for girls are generally less restrictive than those for boys
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