Which of the Following Statements About the Trends in Juvenile

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the trends in juvenile delinquency in the U.S. is NOT true?

• A) About half of the delinquency caseloads in 2005 involve females.
• B) Delinquency rates among minority groups are higher than average.
• C) Delinquency rates among lower-socioeconomic-status youth are especially high.
• D) Minorities may be judged delinquent more readily than their White, middle-socioeconomic-status counterparts due to stringent civil laws.

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