Which explanation offered does not address the wide variation of state-level juvenile custody rates? The states with high rates have _____________.
A)high rates of juvenile property crime and adult violent crime
B)a cultural acceptance of punitive policies
C)higher adult custody rates
D)more children than other states

Question

Which explanation offered does not address the wide variation of state-level juvenile custody rates?  The states with high rates have _____________.
A)high rates of juvenile property crime and adult violent crime
B)a cultural acceptance of punitive policies
C)higher adult custody rates
D)more children than other states

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wide variation in state-level juvenile custody rates is typically explained by factors related to crime rates, cultural attitudes towards punishment, and adult custody rates, rather than the sheer number of children in a state.

Which Explanation Offered Does Not Address the Wide Variation of State-Level