Original research
by
Wood, Evan et al
Release Date
2006
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Examine Insite's local effect on drug-related crime
Findings/Key points
No increases were seen with respect to drug trafficking (124 vs. 116) or assaults/robbery (174 vs. 180), although a decline in vehicle break-ins/vehicle theft was observed (302 vs. 227). The SIF was not associated with increased drug trafficking or crimes commonly linked to drug use.
Design/methods
We examined crime rates in the neighborhood where the SIF is located in the year before versus the year after the SIF opened
Keywords
Outcomes
Crime
Illegal drugs
SCS/OPS
