In the 1990s,various Deterrence-Based Strategies Were Implemented Based on the Increase

question 91

Multiple Choice

In the 1990s,various deterrence-based strategies were implemented based on the increase in teenage violence. Which of the following is not one of those policies?

• A)Legislators toughened juvenile sentencing codes and made it easier to waive juveniles to the adult court.
• B)Police used aggressive tactics to deter membership in drug-trafficking gangs.
• C)Some juvenile courts shifted from an emphasis on treatment to an emphasis on public safety.
• D)Programs taught problem-solving skills that may include self-disclosure,listening,following instructions,and using self-control.

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