Match the event with the appropriate step in the juvenile justice process.
-Consent decree
A) Sanction for the juvenile
B) Juvenile admits to wrongdoing
C) Find a juvenile guilty
D) Determination if a case should be dismissed or referred to court

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A consent decree in the juvenile justice system typically involves the juvenile admitting to wrongdoing, and in exchange, they may receive a more lenient sanction or have the case resolved without a formal finding of guilt. This step allows for an alternative resolution that focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Match the Event with the Appropriate Step in the Juvenile