Which of the following statements is true about institutionalized youth?

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Females are more likely than males to be incarcerated for status offenses, such as truancy, running away or curfew violations, which do not apply to adults, but only to minors. This is because girls are more likely to run away from home and are seen as more at risk than boys. However, females do not make up the great bulk of institutionalized youth, nor are they incarcerated for longer terms than males. Institutions for males may also be more restrictive than those for females, but this is not consistently true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Institutionalized Youth