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Advocates of general or specific deterrence support a recidivism premium on the grounds that recidivists are more likely to reoffend and need stronger disincentives. Incapacitationists argue that longer detention is required for offenders with a greater likelihood of reoffending. Most just deserts theorists support a limited sentencing discount for first offenders. State and Federal sentencing guideline systems in the United States attach great importance to criminal history information, but...| www.ojp.gov
OJP is the federal government’s leading source of funding and research to strengthen the justice system, support law enforcement, and enhance victim services.| Office of Justice Programs
Researchers have identified the elderly population as being more vulnerable to crime than other age groups because they are socially isolated, tend to live in urban areas, depend on public transportation, and follow predictable behavior patterns. The physical and mental weaknesses caused by old age also contribute to the visibility of a potential victim. Other theories claim that the elderly only become vulnerable to crime when they leave the protection of their homes, exposing weaknesses to ...| www.ojp.gov
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