Which term describes strategies modifying behavior to prevent crime?

• A. Recidivism
• B. Civil Liberties
• C. Charities
• D. Behavioural Measures

Answer: (D)

Modifying behavior to prevent crime is all about interventions and programs that aim to change how people think and act so they don’t commit offences. Behavioural measures specifically describe these kinds of strategies—tools and approaches designed to influence choices, attitudes, and actions to reduce criminal activity. Examples include cognitive-behavioral therapy for offenders, anger management, rehabilitation programs, and situational interventions that make crime harder or less appealing.

By contrast, recidivism refers to the tendency of a person who has offended to re-offend after being released; it’s an outcome, not a preventive strategy. Civil liberties are the rights of individuals, not methods to stop crime. Charities are organizations that provide support or services, not systematic behavior-modification approaches aimed at crime prevention.