Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Retreat

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the retreat from the get-tough approaches of the 1980s and 1990s?

• A) There recently has been a dramatic increase in delinquency.
• B) People now are more threatened by juvenile crime.
• C) There is new evidence on brain development.
• D) Get-tough approaches are thought to be effective at reducing delinquency.

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