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Juvenile Criminal Justice

1. Older citizens report less victimization than teens. What reasons could help account for such a wide disparity in victimization? Explain.

2. Discuss some reasons why youths engage in high risk behaviors.

3. Are juveniles rational actors who weigh the costs and benefits of their actions, or are they more impulsive and easily swayed by peer pressure?



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This solution discusses the reasons that could help account for such a wide disparity in victimization between older citizens and teens.  It also explores several reasons why youths engage in high risk behaviors, as well as if juveniles are rational actors who weigh the costs and benefits of their actions, or more impulsive and easily swayed by peer pressure. References are provided.

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