Developments Around Legislation and Models of Juvenile Justice Have Been

question 35

Multiple Choice

Developments around legislation and models of juvenile justice have been accompanied in some countries by changes in terminology. Youths who have committed acts of juvenile delinquency are now referred to as ________.

• A) troubled children
• B) misguided children
• C) criminal youth
• D) juvenile delinquents
• E) None of the above

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