A popular explanation for delinquency, which suggests that youth commit delinquent acts because offenders identify a target based on its vulnerability is known as __________.

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Routine activities theory suggests that crime occurs when a motivated offender finds a suitable target that lacks adequate guardianship. This theory emphasizes the importance of opportunity in crime, explaining delinquency in terms of the availability of vulnerable targets.

A Popular Explanation for Delinquency, Which Suggests That Youth Commit