When Police Exercise Considerable Discretion and Decide Whether a Juvenile

question 3

Multiple Choice

When police exercise considerable discretion and decide whether a juvenile is processed or not, they are operating as ______________ in/to the juvenile justice system.

• A)Child protectors
• B)Decision-makers
• C)Caretakers
• D)Gatekeepers

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