Which Best Explains the Recent Surge in the Number of Juvenile

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which best explains the recent surge in the number of juvenile detentions

• A)An increase in juvenile court cases.
• B)A surge in the number of female violent offenders.
• C)A surge in the number of cases involving drugs and violence.
• D)All of these explain the recent surge in the number of juvenile detentions.

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