One of the problems of establishing desistance is the difficulty of distinguishing between a gap in a delinquent career and true termination.

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Desistance refers to the process of ending a pattern of criminal behavior. The challenge in establishing desistance lies in differentiating between a temporary pause in criminal activities (a gap) and a genuine, permanent cessation (true termination) of such behavior.

One of the Problems of Establishing Desistance Is the Difficulty