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What is the primary purpose of community-based corrections for juveniles?

What is the focus of problem-oriented policing in relation to juvenile delinquency?

What is the primary difference between synthetic drugs and traditional illicit substances?

What is the primary goal of diversion programs in juvenile justice?

Why is “beyond a reasonable doubt” the standard used in juvenile adjudication hearings?

What precedent was set by the Supreme Court case In re Gault?

Which term describes the internal conflicts police officers may face between enforcing the law and aiding in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders?

What does the principle of “least restrictive alternative” aim to achieve in juvenile dispositions?

Why is adolescent polydrug use particularly concerning?

What is a common barrier to the success of adolescent drug prevention programs?