According to the Text,which of the Following Statements About Gender

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to the text,which of the following statements about gender and the juvenile justice system is false?

• A)Girls are far more likely than boys to be picked up by police for status offenses.
• B)Once in the system,girls tend to receive fewer benefits and services than their male counterparts.
• C)Police are more likely to arrest female adolescents for sexual activity.
• D)Girls are less likely than boys to receive the harshest sanction available.

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