focused deterrence

noun

A crime prevention strategy which aims to deter crime by implementing a mix of law enforcement, social services, and community mobilization.

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Meanings

nounfocused deterrence (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA crime prevention strategy which aims to deter crime by implementing a mix of law enforcement, social services, and community mobilization.
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APA

focused deterrence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/focused%20deterrence

MLA

“focused deterrence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/focused%20deterrence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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