Current social views suggest that status offenders should be placed in secure juvenile detention centers because of the age of the offender.

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Status offenses are noncriminal acts that are considered offenses only because of the age of the offender, such as truancy or running away from home. Current social views and juvenile justice reforms advocate for less punitive measures and more supportive, rehabilitative approaches rather than placing status offenders in secure juvenile detention centers.

Current Social Views Suggest That Status Offenders Should Be Placed