Net Widening Refers to Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

Net widening refers to which of the following?

• A) Expanding the reach of the juvenile justice system to offenses and populations previously out of reach
• B) Focusing on both female and male delinquency
• C) The modern day institutionalization of girls for status offenses
• D) The increased use of community sanctions for female delinquents

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Definitions:

Neurotransmission

The process by which nerve cells communicate with each other or with muscles, involving the release and reception of chemicals called neurotransmitters.

Frontal Lobe

Located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, this brain area oversees voluntary muscle activities, verbal expression, and higher-order executive processes.

Myelin

A fatty substance that coats and insulates nerve fibers, improving the speed and efficiency of nerve signal transmission.

Social Relationships

connections between individuals or groups that may be based on interactions, emotional ties, or social networks.