The Disparate Findings in Status Offense Research May Be the Result

The disparate findings in status offense research may be the result of the different types of status offenders. Which of the following recommendations were offered in regard to the issue of status offenses? ​

A) Divide status offenders into two main groups-first time offenders and chronic offenders
B) Divide status offenders into three groups-first time offenders, chronic offenders, and those with delinquent as well as status offense records
C) Dissolve status offenses entirely because of inconsistent research findings
D) Limit status offenses to first time offenders in order to receive early intervention