According to the Age-Crime Curve, When Does Offending Peak

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to the age-crime curve, when does offending peak?

• A) in adolescence
• B) in childhood
• C) in adulthood
• D) there is no peak; the likelihood of offending increases across the life-span

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