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Trends in crime and the introduction of a needle exchange program

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  • Marx, M.A.
  • Crape, B.
  • Brookmeyer, R.S.
  • Junge, B.
  • Latkin, C.
  • Vlahov, D.
  • Strathdee, S.A.

Abstract

Objectives. This study sought to determine whether introduction of a needle exchange program would be associated with increased crime rates. Methods. Trends in arrests were compared in program and nonprogram areas before and after introduction of a needle exchange program in Baltimore. Trends were modeled and compared via Poisson regression. Results. No significant differences in arrest trends emerged. Over the study period, increases in category-specific arrests in program and nonprogram areas, respectively, were as follows: drug possession, 17.7% and 13.4%; economically motivated offenses, 0.0% and 20.7%; resistance to police authority, 0.0% and 5.3%; and violent offenses, 7.2% and 8.0%. Conclusions. The lack of association of overall and type-specific arrest data with program implementation argues against the role of needle exchange programs in increasing crime rates.

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  • Marx, M.A. & Crape, B. & Brookmeyer, R.S. & Junge, B. & Latkin, C. & Vlahov, D. & Strathdee, S.A., 2000. "Trends in crime and the introduction of a needle exchange program," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(12), pages 1933-1936.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:12:1933-1936_3
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