The research of John Laub and Robert Sampson, referred to as age-graded theory, looks at when and why a criminal career may end. Which of the following turning points appear to be most important in enabling offenders to desist from crime?

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According to the age-graded theory, the most important turning points that enable offenders to desist from crime are positive life events such as career and marriage. These events often provide individuals with new social roles and responsibilities that steer them away from criminal behavior. Children and job loss may also be significant turning points, but the breakdown of criminal peer groups and a lengthy custody sentence are not as strongly associated with desistance from crime.

The Research of John Laub and Robert Sampson, Referred to as Age-Graded