What is the difference between delinquency and criminal in the juvenile justice system?

What is the difference between delinquency and criminal in the juvenile justice system?

• A. Delinquency refers to acts that would be crimes if committed by adults; juveniles are processed differently from adults.
• B. Delinquency is only traffic violations; criminal is non-traffic.
• C. Delinquency is punishment-focused; criminal is rehabilitation-focused.
• D. Delinquency and criminal are interchangeable terms for juveniles.

Answer: (A)