Which statement concerning youth violence is most accurate?
A) Despite media attention, juvenile violent crime continues to decrease nationwide.
B) The steady increase in juvenile crime indicates Americans' apathy toward the educational needs of children and teenagers.
C) One's risk of being injured in school is significantly higher than one's risk of being injured in the community at large.
D) The juvenile murder rate has been increasing at a rapid rate since 1990.

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According to data from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, juvenile violent crime has been steadily decreasing since the mid-1990s. While there may be occasional spikes in crime rates, the overall trend is downward.

Which Statement Concerning Youth Violence Is Most Accurate