The Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA) Was Intended to Support the Young

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA) was intended to support the young offender within the context of ________.

• A) the family as a social unit
• B) state intervention
• C) formal social control
• D) a global formal system
• E) the education system

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced by the ovaries, essential for the regulation of menstruation and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in developing and maintaining female sexual and reproductive characteristics.

Culturally Determined

Influenced or determined by the customs, beliefs, and social norms of a particular society or community.

Biologically Determined

Traits or behaviors that are influenced by genetic inheritance or biological factors, often contrasted with environmental influences.