One of the Most Persistent Roadblocks to Juvenile Justice Reform

question 15

Multiple Choice

One of the most persistent roadblocks to juvenile justice reform across the country is ______.

• A) media reports of youth violence
• B) societal belief in a punitive approach
• C) definitions of delinquency
• D) resistance to change

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