With regard to the media's portrayal of juvenile delinquency, which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Only a small number of youths are delinquent.
b. Most juvenile delinquents commit serious crimes. (P. 30)
c. The vast majority of juvenile arrests are for property crimes, vandalism, and status offenses.
d. Only 7 to 10 percent of delinquents are chronic offenders.
A
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