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

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Juvenile delinquents are always tried and convicted in courts.
• B) Individuals from broken families are at a risk of juvenile behavior.
• C) Girls are more likely than boys to engage in delinquent behavior.
• D) Economic conditions are unlikely to be a risk factor of juvenile delinquency.

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