By limiting one type of target, would-be lawbreakers may forego criminal activity because crime no longer "pays." What situational crime prevention effect is this an example of?

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Discouragement occurs when potential offenders are deterred from committing crimes because the perceived risk or effort outweighs the potential rewards, leading them to abandon the idea of engaging in criminal activity.

By Limiting One Type of Target, Would-Be Lawbreakers May Forego