Which Is Not an Influence on How the Police Dispose

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which is not an influence on how the police dispose of a case of juvenile delinquency?

• A) The seriousness of the offense
• B) The likelihood of recidivism
• C) The willingness of the parents to cooperate and to discipline the child
• D) The officer's beliefs and attitudes
• E) The local political and social norms

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