Generally,the Total Number of Crimes Committed by Youth Has Been

question 5

Multiple Choice

Generally,the total number of crimes committed by youth has been:

• A)increasing
• B)decreasing
• C)no change
• D)decreasing for those under 10
• E)increasing for those over 10

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