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Delinquency in Society, 6/e
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Violent Youth Crime

True or False



1

The arrest rate for African American juveniles for murder declined 76 percent from 1993 to 2001.
A)True
B)False
2

Simple assault is the most commonly reported crime against juveniles.
A)True
B)False
3

Most students do not carry guns to school.
A)True
B)False
4

Of the students surveyed by Sheley and Wright, 45 percent reported having been threatened by a gun or shot at.
A)True
B)False
5

In order to "get tough" on violent juveniles, many states have raised the age at which juveniles can be waived to criminal court.
A)True
B)False