The Research of John Laub and Robert Sampson, Referred to as Age-Graded

question 4

Multiple Choice

The research of John Laub and Robert Sampson, referred to as age-graded theory, looks at when and why a criminal career may end. Which of the following turning points appear to be most important in enabling offenders to desist from crime?

• A)children and job loss
• B)the breakdown of supportive criminal peer groups
• C)a lengthy custody sentence
• D)career and marriage

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