Ty started to behave aggressively at age 5, and by age 8 was caught shoplifting several times. Ty is now age 25 and has committed armed robbery. Ty would be considered to be a(n) _____.

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Ty's early onset of aggressive behavior, persistent offending throughout his life, and escalation to more serious crimes such as armed robbery all fit with the profile of a life-course-persistent offender. This type of offender displays a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood, and is associated with various risk factors including poor family relationships and socioeconomic disadvantage.

Ty Started to Behave Aggressively at Age 5, and by Age