MPC Member Publications

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Title: Is Restricting Sales of Malt Liquor Beverages Effective in Reducing Crime in Urban Areas?

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2018

DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2018.79.826

Abstract: Objective:We evaluated the effects of outlet and small area level malt liquor policies on crime in 10 U.S. cities and hypothesized that more restrictive malt liquor policies would be associated with greater reductions in crime.Method:We used a pooled time-series study design (i.e., panel regression) with comparison areas to test our hypothesis. Quarterly crime rates in targeted areas were compared 3 years before and after policy adoption. Four crime outcomes were analyzed: Selected Part II crimes, assaults, vandalism/property damage, and disorderly conduct. Both the presence and absence of a malt liquor policy (yes, no) and degree of restrictiveness of the malt liquor policy were assessed using a newly created measure of malt liquor policy restrictiveness developed by the investigators. Results were analyzed using a series of linear mixed models.Results:Adoption of malt liquor policies was not associated with Part II selected crimes. For individual crimes (e.g., assaults, vandalism, disorderly conduct), w...

Url: https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2018.79.826

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Authors: Jones-Webb, Rhonda J; McKee, Patricia A; Joshi, Spruha; Erickson, Darin J; Toomey, Traci L; Nelson, Toben F

Periodical (Full): Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Issue: 6

Volume: 79

Pages: 826-834

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