One strategy for reducing delinquency involves locking up delinquents for long periods so these juveniles cannot commit crimes on the street. This strategy is known as:

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Incapacitation refers to the strategy of detaining or locking up individuals who have committed crimes to prevent them from committing further crimes by restricting their physical ability to do so. This approach focuses on removing the offender from society to reduce crime rates.

One Strategy for Reducing Delinquency Involves Locking Up Delinquents for Long