The term 'aging population' refers to the increasing proportion of older adults (typically defined as those aged 65 and above) in a population.

Research generally shows that crime rates among older adults decrease with age. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including declining physical and mental abilities, reduced opportunities for crime, and increased social control.

Older adults are more likely to commit property crimes, such as theft and fraud, compared to violent crimes or drug offenses.

Older adults in the criminal justice system often face a combination of challenges, including ageism and discrimination, health problems and disabilities, and lack of access to appropriate services.

Diversion is a process that aims to divert older adults from the criminal justice system and into community-based programs, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, or social services.

All of the above strategies are important for addressing the needs of older adults in the criminal justice system.

Compassionate release is a process that allows older adults to be released from prison or jail before the end of their sentence due to health or other compassionate reasons.

Older adults who are released from prison or jail often face a combination of challenges, including finding affordable housing, accessing healthcare and social services, and finding employment.

Reentry is the process of reintegrating older adults into the community after they are released from prison or jail.

All of the above strategies are important for reducing recidivism among older adults.

Geriatric informants are older adults who are used as informants or undercover agents in law enforcement.

Law enforcement agencies often face a combination of challenges in dealing with older adults who commit crimes, including ageism and discrimination, lack of training on aging issues, and difficulty in communicating with older adults.

Restorative justice is a process that aims to resolve conflicts between older adults and the criminal justice system through dialogue and negotiation.

All of the above strategies are important for preventing crime among older adults.

Advocacy, litigation, and policy change are all important strategies for advocating for the rights of older adults in the criminal justice system.