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anticipatory benefit  

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  • The primary and direct benefits expected from crime-preventive initiatives are those that occur after initiative implementation and in connection with targeted areas, groups, times, crimes, and methods. Other secondary benefits have, however, also been identified and reported. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Anticipatory Benefit]

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