Tom is considered a youth offender because he has been arrested for drug possession.The court has now referred him to prevention/educational programs.Which category would this program fit into?

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The program referred to in the scenario is aimed at preventing the youth from engaging in further criminal behavior, which falls under the category of secondary prevention. Primary prevention aims to prevent the behavior from occurring in the first place, while tertiary prevention aims to prevent recidivism or reoffending among those who have already engaged in criminal behavior. Contemplation is a stage in the process of behavior change and not a category of prevention programs.

Tom Is Considered a Youth Offender Because He Has Been