Situational crime prevention is not without its problems. When crime-reduction programs redirect offenders to alternative targets, the practice is termed:
A) temporary deterrence.
B) crime displacement.
C) crime shifting.
D) temporary displacement.

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Crime displacement refers to the phenomenon where crime reduction efforts in one area lead to an increase in crime in another area, as offenders simply move their activities to less secure locations.

Situational Crime Prevention Is Not Without Its Problems