The idea that chronic juvenile offenders are likely to continue violating the law as adults is called:

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Continuity of crime is specifically the idea that individuals who engage in criminal behavior at a young age are more likely to continue this behavior into adulthood. The other options, while related, do not specifically address this concept. Persistence and chronocity both suggest a continual pattern of behavior, but do not necessarily relate to criminal activity. Problem behavior syndrome is a broader term that encompasses a range of problematic behaviors, not solely criminal activity.

The Idea That Chronic Juvenile Offenders Are Likely to Continue