A __________ is a short-term secure facility that holds juveniles awaiting adjudication,disposition,or placement in an institution.

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A detention center specifically holds juveniles who are awaiting court proceedings or placement in another facility. Shelters generally provide temporary housing for homeless youth, reception/diagnostic centers assess a youth's needs and determine appropriate treatment or placement, and group homes are long-term residential facilities for youth who need more structured care.

A __________ Is a Short-Term Secure Facility That Holds Juveniles