A secondary prevention approach fails to recognize that serious crime is proportionately committed by a small group of chronic offenders.

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Secondary prevention focuses on high-risk groups or individuals who exhibit early signs of potentially developing criminal behavior, aiming to intervene before they commit more serious crimes. Recognizing that serious crime can be committed by a small group of chronic offenders is more aligned with tertiary prevention, which targets individuals who have already committed crimes to prevent recidivism.

A Secondary Prevention Approach Fails to Recognize That Serious Crime