Slide 2: Age and Crime

Question 1

Question: What is meant by “aging out” in relation to crime?

Answer 1

Answer: “Aging out” refers to the phenomenon where the frequency of offending decreases as individuals or populations age, often described as spontaneous remission or desistance.

Question 2

Question: How does early onset affect the likelihood of persistent offending?

Answer 2

Answer: Individuals who engage in deviant or criminal behavior at an early age are more likely to become persistent offenders throughout their lives.

Question 3

Question: What are some gendered differences in homicide offenses?

Answer 3

Answer: There are differences in the types of homicides committed by males and females, with distinct patterns observed between the two genders.