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Dispositional alternatives for youthful offenders that exist outside of the formal juvenile justice system are called ________.
 
  A) half-way houses B) probation
  C) the cottage system D) diversion programs


(Question #2) ________ is a philosophical position that suggests that individuals are driven into delinquent or criminal behavior by biological or psychological traits that are beyond their control.
 
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(Question #3) The main characteristic of diversion initiated by the courts or police is that ________, and youths who fail to respond to such a program usually will be returned to the juvenile court for continued processing within the system.
 
  A) they divert youthful offenders from voluntary services into the justice system.
  B) the justice subsystems retain control over youthful offenders.
  C) they limit the enormous discretion granted to juvenile justice practitioners.
  D) they make training schools safer and more humane.
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Extremely helpful
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