Explain the distinction between adolescent-limited delinquents and life-course-persistent delinquents

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Adolescent-limited delinquents usually stop offending once the reach adulthood. Life-course-persistent delinquents continue to break the law as adults. General strain theory has been used to explain the life-course-persistent delinquency. Members of the underclass in poverty- stricken neighborhoods would be part of the life-course-persistent delinquents.

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Adam is victimized by Jeff, and instead of calling the police, he retaliates in order to not appear weak and to keep his respect. This is an example of what theory of victimization?

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