The Essential Feature(s) of the "Condemn the Delinquency but Accept

question 39

Multiple Choice

The essential feature(s) of the "condemn the delinquency but accept the juvenile" reaction to juvenile delinquency is/are:

• A) harshly punish delinquent acts so they are not repeated
• B) let the juvenile know that future delinquent acts will be met with severe consequences
• C) sanction the delinquent act while maintaining close ties to the juvenile
• D) all of the above

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