Which of the Following Is a Good Example of the Legal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good example of the legal theory parens patriae?

• A) Civil commitment of homeless individuals
• B) The emergence of Sexually Violent Predator laws
• C) Requiring the least restrictive alternative for civil commitments
• D) More coercive interventions for individuals who are civilly committed

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