Prior to the establishment of the New York House of Refuge by the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents, juries would ________ when they thought penalties were too harsh.
A) acquit the youth
B) ask the judge for a less severe penalty
C) request the youth be housed in the adult penitentiary
D) do nothing at all
E) None of the above
Correct Answer:
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