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Throughout adolescence, Earl was often truant from school and frequently drank alcohol. Although he was never arrested, Earl shoplifted and stole money from his parents and friends. At age 20, Earl began working in a restaurant and was eventually promoted to sous chef. Earl is now in culinary school and has not engaged in delinquent behavior for years. According to life course theory, which factor was most important to Earl's desistance from crime

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According to the life course theory the factor that has been the most important to his desistance from crime is his job at the restaurant.

The life course theory is a theory that looks at how certain events cause changes in a persons life. These changes could arise due to relationship, life events and social changes.

This is evident in the life of Earl. He stopped shoplifting after he got this job at the restaurant. This shows that he has a made social transition from engaging in delinquent behavior to being a better member of the society.

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