What Was the Overall Purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice

question 20

Multiple Choice

What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

• A) to improve the care of juveniles
• B) to ensure the safety of the public
• C) to abolish status offenses
• D) to reduce poverty

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