Which of the Following Is a True Characterization of the Juvenile

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true characterization of the juvenile justice system?

A) the juvenile justice system parallels the adult criminal justice system, with the only difference being that the offenders are younger
B) juvenile offenders are becoming progressively more violent, which requires programs to adopt new intervention methods
C) despite declining levels of youth crime, public sentiment continues to insist on harsh treatment of juvenile offenders
D) to address the failure of incarceration in reducing juvenile crime, more states have increased their emphasis on rehabilitation; fewer now process juveniles in adult justice systems