The number of juveniles held in jails has declined primarily because of the _________________, which grants federal money to cities and states that agree not to confine juveniles in jail.

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The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act grants federal money to states and cities, but only if they agree to not confine juveniles in jail, and instead opt for community-based alternatives. This has resulted in a decline in the number of juveniles held in jails. The other options (A, C, D) are not actual acts or laws.

The Number of Juveniles Held in Jails Has Declined Primarily