Minaker and Hogeveen (2009) argue that recent decades have witnessed a ________ turn in youth justice in Canada that parallels similar trends in both the adult and youth justice systems of other countries.

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The use of the word "punitive" suggests that the turn in youth justice is towards harsher punishment and less focus on rehabilitation, which aligns with the argument presented in the sentence. The other options (restorative, positive, rehabilitative, legalistic) do not necessarily imply a similar trend towards punishment over rehabilitation.

Minaker and Hogeveen (2009) Argue That Recent Decades Have Witnessed