Research indicates that many serious juvenile crimes occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Offenders are typically juveniles aged 16-18, living with a single parent or guardian, in low-income communities. Curfew laws are established to reduce crimes committed by these juveniles. This example best illustrates:

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The scenario best illustrates the concept of target population, which refers to a specific group or community that a particular service or program is designed to serve. In this case, curfew laws are established to target juveniles aged 16-18, living with a single parent or guardian, in low-income communities, in order to reduce the incidence of serious juvenile crimes that occur during specific hours of the night.

Research Indicates That Many Serious Juvenile Crimes Occur Between the Hours