Using Vulnerability and Exposure to Improve Robbery Prediction and Target Area Selection
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DOI: 10.1007/s12061-019-09294-7
Abstract: A large body of research has found that crime is much more likely to occur at certain places relative to others. Attempting to capitalize on this finding to maximize crime prevention, many police administrators have… read more here.
Keywords: vulnerability exposure; robbery; using vulnerability; crime ... See more keywords
Using the Vulnerability Index® to Assess the Health Needs of a Homeless Community
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DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2018.1516422
Abstract: ABSTRACT Compiling a health needs profile of a difficult-to-reach population such as the homeless can be challenging, particularly when using a community-based participatory research approach. In this article, we describe our experience using the Vulnerability… read more here.
Keywords: health needs; vulnerability index; using vulnerability; community ... See more keywords