Which of the Following Is an Explanation for the Change

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for the change in juvenile arrests in recent years?

• A) Juveniles have more motivation now for criminal behavior than past generations.
• B) Police resources are more focused on apprehension of adult offenders.
• C) Culture and collective consciousness has shifted to better prevent juveniles from enacting criminal behavior.
• D) More efforts are being made in diversion programs to help at-risk youth and avoid the high costs of criminal processing.

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