Which of the Following Statements About Juvenile Delinquency Is FALSE

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about juvenile delinquency is FALSE?

• A) Adolescents are more likely to be victims of crimes when they are at school rather than away from school.
• B) Girls are more likely to assault a family member than a stranger or an acquaintance.
• C) Adolescents are more likely to commit crimes when they're out of school rather than in school.
• D) Boys are more likely to assault a stranger or an acquaintance than a family member.

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