Measuring small-area violent crime: A comparison of observed vs model-estimated crime rates and preterm birth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2020.11.008
Abstract: PURPOSE Research examining the association between crime and health outcomes has been hampered by a lack of reliable small-area (e.g. census tract or census block-group) crime data. Our objective is to assess the accuracy of… read more here.
Keywords: preterm birth; area; crime rates; estimated crime ... See more keywords
Treatment of acute stress disorder for victims of violent crime.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.07.048
Abstract: BACKGROUND Victims of violent crime are at elevated risk of developing acute stress disorder (ASD) as well as subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both of which are linked to severe psychological distress. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: victims violent; violent crime; stress disorder;
Nightlife activity and crime: The impact of COVID-19 related nightlife restrictions on violent crime
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2022.101884
Abstract: Objectives The present study examines how varying levels of restrictions on the nightlife economy have impacted violent crime during the COVID-19 pandemic and the extent to which the crime preventive side-effects of restrictions are associated… read more here.
Keywords: crime; violent crime; covid related; alcohol outlets ... See more keywords
Understanding the density of nonprofit organizations across Los Angeles neighborhoods: Does concentrated disadvantage and violent crime matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2018.01.001
Abstract: Although some urban sociology perspectives suggest how certain sociodeomgraphic characteristics influence nonprofit development, there is a dearth of empirical research to assess neighborhood differences in nonprofit organizations. The goal of the current study is to… read more here.
Keywords: nonprofit organizations; density; violent crime; sociology ... See more keywords
The Influence of Interannual Climate Variability on Regional Violent Crime Rates in the United States
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DOI: 10.1029/2018gh000152
Abstract: Abstract While the impact of climate on regional geopolitical stability and large‐scale conflict has garnered increased visibility in recent years, the effects of climate variability on interpersonal violent crime have received only limited scientific attention.… read more here.
Keywords: climate variability; violent crime; crime;
The Association of Ambient Temperature and Violent Crime
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06720-z
Abstract: It is controversial if global warming will result into increased crime and conflict rate, and no causal neurobiological mechanisms have been proposed for the putative association between ambient temperature and aggressive behavior. This study shows… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; violent crime; ambient temperature; association ambient ... See more keywords
Violent Crime in the Lives of Homeless Female Ex-Offenders
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DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2016.1253807
Abstract: The cyclical pattern of violence in the lives of homeless female ex-offenders may precipitate ongoing substance use and recidivism; all of which have shown to be mounting public health issues affecting successful reentry. This paper,… read more here.
Keywords: lives homeless; female offenders; violent crime; homeless female ... See more keywords
Community consequences of mass incarceration: sparking neighborhood social problems and violent crime
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DOI: 10.1080/0735648x.2021.1887751
Abstract: ABSTRACT Punitive criminal justice policies caused incarceration and reentry rates to sharply increase in the era of mass incarceration. Disadvantaged communities of color have been disproportionately affected by those policies through heightened levels of prison… read more here.
Keywords: neighborhood social; crime; violent crime; prison cycling ... See more keywords
Impact of Changes to Concealed Carry Weapons Laws on Fatal and Nonfatal Violent Crime, 1980-2019.
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwac160
Abstract: The U.S. faces rapidly rising rates of violent crime committed with firearms. This study sought to estimate the impact of changes to laws that regulate the concealed carrying of weapons (CCW laws) on violent crimes… read more here.
Keywords: shall issue; violent crime; impact changes; ccw ... See more keywords
Association of Rising Violent Crime with Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk: Longitudinal Evidence from Chicago, 2014-2016.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpz134
Abstract: BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the longitudinal association between rising violent crime and elevated blood pressure (BP). METHODS We analyzed 217,816 BP measurements from 17,783 adults during a temporal surge in… read more here.
Keywords: association rising; rising violent; violent crime; crime ... See more keywords
Drug misuse at heart of strategy to reduce violent crime
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1617
Abstract: A “multiple strand approach involving a range of partners across different sectors” is needed to tackle violent crime in England and Wales, says the first strategy aimed at reducing serious violence.1 Amber Rudd, the home… read more here.
Keywords: heart strategy; violent crime; drug misuse; misuse heart ... See more keywords