Who Is Statistically More Likely to Commit Violent Crimes

question 66

Multiple Choice

Who is statistically more likely to commit violent crimes?

• A) Men between the ages of 18 and 40
• B) Women between the ages of 18 and 40
• C) Juveniles between the ages of 10 and 15
• D) Juveniles between the ages of 15 and 17

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