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What Was the Overall Purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice

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What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?


A) To improve the care of juveniles
B) To ensure the safety of the public
C) To abolish status offenses
D) To reduce poverty

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