Adolescence-limited offender refers to someone who _____.

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Adolescence-limited offenders are individuals who engage in criminal behavior during their adolescence but then desist from criminal activities by the time they reach adulthood, typically around age 21. While they may still engage in risky behaviors during this time, such as drug use or vandalism, their criminal behavior stops. This is in contrast to life-course persistent offenders who continue to engage in criminal behavior throughout their lives.

Adolescence-Limited Offender Refers to Someone Who _____