Short Notes That Careers in Youth Crime Are Likely to Be

question 60

Multiple Choice

Short notes that careers in youth crime are likely to be prolonged after certain turning points have been reached.Which of the following is NOT one of the turning points discussed by Short in the textbook?

• A)early interest in delinquent activities
• B)the type of crime carried out by the offender
• C)an early interest in drugs
• D)the inability to find legitimate employment

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