The perceived increase in the number of ______ offenses perpetrated by juveniles led many to ponder whether the juvenile court, originally established to protect and treat juveniles, is adequate to the task of dealing with modern-day offenders.

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The sentence hints towards an increase in the number of violent offenses perpetrated by juveniles, indicating that the best answer is B - violent offenses. While there may also be increases in other types of offenses by juveniles, the sentence points specifically towards violent offenses. The other answer choices (A - property offenses, C - cyber crime, and D - drug offenses) are not supported by the sentence.

The Perceived Increase in the Number of ______ Offenses Perpetrated