Certain offenses, such as truancy and running away, are only illegal when they’re committed by juveniles. What are these offenses called?

A. delinquency offenses
B. administrative codes
C. status offenses
D. youth ordinances


C. status offenses

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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, it is estimated that people with severe mental illness are four times more likely to be killed by the police in encounters than are other citizens

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What elements of a crime must a prosecutor prove for a conviction?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), about _____ burglaries are either attempted or completed each year.

a. 10 million b. 3 million c. 1 million d. 20 million

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 authorized $930 million over a five-year period for states to plan and implement family preservation and family support services

a. True

b. False

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