What is meant by the term "gender-responsiveness" as it relates to the juvenile justice system? What are some examples of gender-responsive strategies that could be used?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may include the following points:
The juvenile justice system can better serve adolescent female offenders through a gender-responsive policy that provides effective intervention to address the intersecting issues of substance abuse, trauma, mental health, and economic oppression, as well as a focus on juvenile female relationships with their family members.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Assault b. Homicide c. Theft d. Robbery

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Name the types of cybercriminals described in the taxonomy of cybercriminals.

What will be an ideal response?

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