Policies that convince potential criminals to desist from criminal activities,delay their actions,or avoid a particular target are known as:

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Situational crime prevention policies aim to deter potential criminals from engaging in criminal activities by increasing the effort, risk, and cost of committing a crime. This can be achieved through measures such as increasing the visibility of law enforcement, installing CCTV cameras, or enhancing the physical security of potential targets. By making it more difficult or risky to commit a crime, potential offenders are more likely to desist from criminal activities or delay their actions. Crime displacement refers to the movement of criminal activities from one place, time, or target to another, and is not a type of policy. Crime discouragers and situational displacement are not commonly used terms in criminology.

Policies That Convince Potential Criminals to Desist from Criminal Activities,delay