The least restrictive alternative in deciding incarceration options for status offenders is defined as
A)a program with the highest secure setting that would be best for society.
B)a program with the highest secure setting that would be best for the child.
C)a program with the least secure setting that would be best for society.
D)a program with the least secure setting that would be best for the child.

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The least restrictive alternative principle aims to ensure that status offenders (juveniles charged with offenses not considered crimes if committed by adults, such as truancy) are placed in settings that restrict their freedom as little as possible while still serving their best interests. This approach emphasizes rehabilitation and the well-being of the child over punitive measures or societal preferences for security.

The Least Restrictive Alternative in Deciding Incarceration Options for Status