In Principle, the Juvenile Court Was Supposed To

question 46

Multiple Choice

In principle, the juvenile court was supposed to:

• A) match sentences to offenders
• B) emphasize an individualized approach to youthful offending, tailoring each case to the unique characteristics and needs of the child rather than simply matching sentences to offenders
• C) hold juveniles as accountable for offenses as adults are in each situation
• D) waive juveniles to adult court for all offenses so they can be dealt with in a stricter setting

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