Which of the following statements about the U.S. juvenile justice system is false?
a. In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 19 is the maximum age for a youth to fall under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
b. Most of the nation's police agencies have juvenile components.
c. Most children come into the justice system as a result of contact with a police officer.
d. None of the above statements are false.
a
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What will be an ideal response?
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