If a label or stigma is not placed on a young or first-time offender, then the more serious and frequent offending of secondary deviance will not take place.

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Labeling theory suggests that labeling an individual as a deviant can lead to secondary deviance, where the individual conforms to the negative label and engages in more serious and frequent offending.

If a Label or Stigma Is Not Placed on a Young