Hello. Your information about the effects of early life experiences in individuals’ likelihood of becoming involved in offending is very interesting, still, I hope to know more about how the factors in adulthood may affect criminal acts.

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Thanks for the information.

Yes. Although early life experiences are highlighted as important in shaping an individual's life chances of becoming involved in offending, there is recognition that key factors in adulthood may affect outcomes. For instance, strong societal attachments in the form of stable employment and good familial relationships (especially marital) are identified as key factors in promoting law abidance. Despite the importance of employment being highlighted, there is a dearth of robust evidence on the impact that employment interventions may have in reducing re-offending. However, research does suggest that offenders and those who are at risk of offending may require assistance with other issues such as education or motivation to help them move towards employment and that programs should provide appropriate support.