The fact that a young person in a tightly knit community is less likely to commit crime than a young person who lives in a transient community where few people know her could be partially explained by which factor?

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The perceived threat of informal sanctions is stronger in a tightly knit community where residents know each other well and are more likely to hold each other accountable for their actions. This sense of accountability and potential for informal social control can deter a young person from committing crime.

The Fact That a Young Person in a Tightly Knit