Final answer:
Juvenile delinquency refers to behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions. It involves the commission of a status offense by young people. option a.
Step-by-step explanation:
Juvenile delinquency refers to a violation of law or the commission of a status offense (such as cutting school or running away from home) by young people. It is a behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions. Unlike deviance, which is a violation of social norms but not necessarily punishable, juvenile delinquency specifically involves breaking the law. Juvenile delinquency refers to a violation of law or the commission of a status offense (such as cutting school or running away from home) by young people. It is a behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions. Unlike deviance, which is a violation of social norms but not necessarily punishable, juvenile delinquency specifically involves breaking the law.