A 1983 Justice Department proposal had as its goal
A) the elimination of adolescent gangs.
B) the improvement of child-rearing methods.
C) the identification of the chronic offender.
D) the detection of child abuse.

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The proposal aimed to identify and target chronic offenders, which suggests a focus on addressing criminal behavior rather than issues related to child-rearing or abuse. The elimination of adolescent gangs may also have been a secondary goal of the proposal, as gang activity often involves chronic criminal behavior.

A 1983 Justice Department Proposal Had as Its Goal