Delinquency cases involving youth age 16 or older were more likely to be detained than youth age 15 or younger.

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This statement is true. Juvenile detention and incarceration rates increase significantly for youth aged 16 and older, as they are often subject to harsher penalties and treated more like adult offenders. Youth aged 15 or younger are more likely to be diverted to community-based programs, given informal probation or supervision, or receive other forms of intervention and support that aim to address the underlying issues leading to their delinquent behavior.

Delinquency Cases Involving Youth Age 16 or Older Were More