Child saving organizations influenced the _____ to enact laws giving courts the power to commit children who were runaways or criminal offenders to specialized institutions.

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Child saving organizations, such as the Children's Aid Society, were influential advocates in the reform of juvenile justice in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They lobbied state legislatures to enact laws that would allow for the establishment of specialized institutions for juvenile offenders and runaways. The federal government did not have a significant role in shaping juvenile justice policy at this time, and while local governments may have had some control over institutions in their jurisdiction, they were ultimately subject to state laws and regulations. The state judiciary may have played a role in implementing these laws, but they did not have the power to create them. Therefore, the most accurate answer is A) State legislatures.

Child Saving Organizations Influenced the _____ to Enact Laws Giving