Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Juvenile

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to juvenile detention?

• A)About 50 percent  of juveniles with a delinquency case are detained.
• B)Juveniles are placed in adult facilities with regularity in urban areas.
• C)Children should not be held in a detention facility for more than 24 hours without a formal petition being filed to extend the detention period.
• D)Nearly one in seven juvenile detainees commit suicide in the United States.

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