Differentiate between index and status offenses and provide an example.
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Index offenses are criminal acts, whether they are committed by juveniles or adults. They include such acts as robbery, aggravated assault, rape, and homicide. Status offenses, such as running away, truancy, underage drinking, sexual promiscuity, and uncontrollability are less serious acts. They are performed by youth under a specified age, which classifies them as juvenile offenses. One study found that status offenses increased throughout adolescence. States often differ in the age used to classify an individual as a juvenile or an adult.
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