The Idea of Avoiding Involuntary Placement of Status Offenders in Institutions

question 25

Multiple Choice

The idea of avoiding involuntary placement of status offenders in institutions is:

• A)Nonintervention
• B)Deinstitutionalization
• C)Diversion
• D)Decarceration

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Definitions:

Law

A framework of norms established and applied by societal or state organizations to govern conduct.

Values

A standard for determining what things hold central importance.

Society's Attitudes

The collective beliefs, values, and norms that characterize a societal group or community at a given time.

Civil Management

The administration and organization of non-criminal legal matters and disputes, including civil litigation and the judicial processes that govern them.