Asked by Tanner Miller on Jun 29, 2024

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_______ % of juveniles in detention were using drugs when they committed their crime.

A) 45
B) 95
C) 20
D) 80

Juveniles

Individuals who are not yet considered adults for the purposes of determining legal responsibility or eligibility for certain activities, typically under the age of 18.

Detention

The act of holding someone in custody, often in a jail or prison, as part of the justice process.

Drugs

Substances used for medication or in the preparation of medication; alternatively, substances abused for their psychoactive properties.

  • Recognize the prevalence of drug use among juvenile detainees.
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Divya BharathiJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Studies have shown that a high percentage of juveniles in detention were under the influence of drugs when they committed their crime, with some estimates around 80%.