Reducing Serial Killers

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Bartols statement “Perhaps an effective method for reducing serial murder is to identify and protect specific high-risk groups and regions and to take whatever social measures are needed to reduce their vulnerability.” while possible it is unlikely that the method would be affective because a serial killer would most like adapt changing their victim. To deter serial murders there should be a screening process which can help determine who is prone to behaviors like serial killers and have them supervised. The implement of social practices such as not going out in unfamiliar areas alone or background checks for social media or dating sites. The development of a society can help decrease the possibility for serial murders.

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