Why was the Juvenile Delinquents Act replaced by the Young Offenders Act?
A) It was believed that the Juvenile Delinquents Act was no longer relevant.
B) It was felt that the Juvenile Delinquents Act was failing in efforts to deter or prevent rising rates of juvenile crime.
C) The Juvenile Delinquents Act penalized too many young people for behaviours that were no longer considered to be criminal acts.
D) The term "juvenile delinquents" was looked at as being stigmatizing.

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The Juvenile Delinquents Act was replaced by the Young Offenders Act in 1984 because it was felt that the Juvenile Delinquents Act was failing in efforts to deter or prevent rising rates of juvenile crime. The Young Offenders Act provided more rehabilitation-oriented measures and focused on the individual needs of each young offender.

Why Was the Juvenile Delinquents Act Replaced by the Young