What Is the Purpose of the 1989 Amendment to the Juvenile

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the 1989 amendment to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974?

• A)It prohibits states from placing juveniles into adult facilities.
• B)It mandates that juveniles must have a hearing within 24 hours of placement at a secure detention facility.
• C)It mandates that any juvenile placed at a secure detention facility must have an attorney appointed to represent him or her.
• D)It provides for the mandatory education and health care of the youth while in the detention facility.

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