Early onset offending is one of the most important predictors of any of the measures for determining who is most at risk for developing serious,violent offending behavior.

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Research has shown that individuals who begin to engage in delinquent behavior at a young age are at a higher risk for developing more serious and violent offending behavior later in life. Early intervention programs that target these individuals have been shown to be effective in reducing the likelihood of continued offending.

Early Onset Offending Is One of the Most Important Predictors