The Following Principles Have Been Identified by the OJJDP for Preventing

question 39

Multiple Choice

The following principles have been identified by the OJJDP for preventing delinquent conduct and reducing serious, violent and chronic delinquency EXCEPT:

• A) strengthen families to instill moral values and provide guidance and support to children
• B) allow children to try and work out their own issues and not intervene immediately when delinquent behavior occurs
• C) identify and control the small segment of serious, violent and chronic juvenile offenders
• D) support core social institutions such as schools, religious institutions and other community organizations to alleviate risk factors for youth

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, showing the degree of inequality.

Perfect Equality

A theoretical state in which all individuals have the same wealth, income, or resources.

Unequal Income Distribution

The disparity in earnings among different individuals or groups in an economy, often measured by metrics like the Gini coefficient.

Equality Of Income

Describes a situation where income is distributed evenly across all members of a society, minimizing the gap between the highest and lowest earners.