We should study old movies to find answers to this real life problem?
Did you see A Clockwork Orange?
The political/societal 'solution' was to experimentally rehabilitate the criminal (played by Malcolm McDowell) by brainwashing him to be averse to violence.
It didn't work out for him since the droogs he formerly hung out with and abused had become cops by the time he was released, and they had lots of fun taking out revenge on him -- as did his most prominent victim from his previous criminal career.
So no, I don't recommend it.
But I do recommend arming your household with pistols, shotguns, long rifles (pref. sniper rifle) and lots of ammo.
Think Korean grocer circa 1992 Los Angeles, and go from there.