Which of the following is an argument for the abolition of the juvenile justice system?
A. The distinction between the juvenile and adult systems of justice has become blurred, thus eliminating the need for a separate system of justice.
B. The worst aspects of the adult system of justice are not present in the juvenile system, specifically bail and the game-like adversarial system.
C. Juveniles are routinely represented by counsel in proceedings where their liberty is at stake.
D. Decreased use of determinate sentencing has led some juvenile courts to become more punitive than their adult counterparts.
Answer: A
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