Which Statement Best Summarizes the Prediction Made by Criminologists Such

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the prediction made by criminologists such as Ouimet for future crime rates in Canada?

• A)Crime rates will maintain their current rates for the next 5 to 8 years.
• B)Crime rates will begin to increase as the 35- to 43-year-old population increases.
• C)Crime rates will decrease quite dramatically over the next 5 years but this is expected to reverse equally a quickly soon after.
• D)Crime rates will continue to decline until a new youth cohort similar to the baby boomers comes along.

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