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Virus containment measures and homicide in Mexico: An assessment of community strain theory

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  • Vilalta, Carlos
  • Fondevila, Gustavo
  • Massa, Ricardo

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This study examined whether Covid-19 virus containment measures moderated the relationship between community strain and homicide rates in Mexico City neighborhoods and police quadrants.

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  • Vilalta, Carlos & Fondevila, Gustavo & Massa, Ricardo, 2022. "Virus containment measures and homicide in Mexico: An assessment of community strain theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 82(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:82:y:2022:i:c:s004723522200112x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2022.101992
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