Which of the Following Statements Is True About Juvenile Delinquency?​

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about juvenile delinquency?​

• A) Nonviolent crimes by adults are likely to be considered juvenile delinquency.
• B) Similar patterns of delinquency are observed among teenagers belonging to different ethnic groups.
• C) Crimes committed by adolescents from a stable economic background are considered status offenses.
• D) Girls are more likely than boys to commit offenses such as truancy or running away.

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