Which of the following statements is true about institutionalized youth?

a. females make up the great bulk of institutionalized
b. females are more likely than males to be incarcerated for status offenses
c. females tend to be incarcerated for longer terms than males
d. institutions for males are generally more restrictive than those for females


B

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