The Purpose of a Theory of Delinquency Is To

question 1

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a theory of delinquency is to:

• A) explain juvenile delinquency.
• B) prevent juvenile delinquency.
• C) intervene in delinquency-causing processes.
• D) all of the above.

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