According to the Text, Which of the Following Statements About

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following statements about gender and the juvenile justice system is false?

• A)girls are far more likely than boys to be picked up by police for status offenses
• B)once in the system, girls tend to receive fewer benefits and services than their male counterparts
• C)police are more likely to arrest female adolescents for sexual activity
• D)girls are less likely than boys to receive the harshest sanction available

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Definitions:

Security Devices

Tools and systems designed to detect, deter, or defend against theft, espionage, or harm to individuals and property.

Yakuza Gangs

Organized crime syndicates in Japan, involved in various illegal activities and known for their strict codes of conduct and hierarchical structures.

Japanese Society

The social structure, cultural norms, and practices of the people living in Japan.

Ethnic Succession

A theory suggesting that ethnic and racial minority groups follow a sequence of steps leading from outsider status to assimilation.