A Fundamental Philosophical Change in the Focus of Juvenile Justice

question 25

Multiple Choice

A fundamental philosophical change in the focus of juvenile justice is reflected in the three new disposition or sentencing practices that are listed below.Which of the following does NOT belong?

• A) The use of work-release programs to encourage juveniles to pay for their own placement
• B) The extension of juvenile court dispositions beyond the offender's age of majority
• C) The use of blended sentences, which combine both juvenile and adult sanctions
• D) The use of mandatory minimum sentences for specific types of offenders or offense categories

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