Theories of crime which focus on preventing crime in the future are termed ______.

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Utilitarian theories of crime focus on preventing crime in the future by deterrence, rehabilitation, and reducing opportunities for crime. Contingent theories focus on individual circumstances and factors that lead to criminal behavior. Retributivist theories focus on punishment as a moral response to criminal behavior. Overt does not relate to theories of crime.

Theories of Crime Which Focus on Preventing Crime in the Future