What can we correctly state about young offenders?
Correct answer: D. All of the above we can correctly state about young offenders
- A. Children rated most trouble some at an early age tend become the more persistent offenders
- B. Some research suggests that for 8- 25 years old most offending occurs at about 16- 17 years and tail of to a plateau
- C. Young offenders are rarely imprisoned for a single offence, rather for a number of offences
- D. All of the above we can correctly state about young offenders
Explanation
Early troublesome behaviour predicts more persistent offending, offending commonly peaks around ages 16–17, and young offenders often commit several offences rather than only one. Thus, all the statements describe recognized patterns.
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