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Results for alcohol related crime and disorder (u.k.)
2 results foundAuthor: Anderson, Zara Title: Evaluation of the Lancashire Polycarbonate Glass Pilot Project Summary: Glassware used in pubs, bars and nightclubs can be a major cause of injury to customers and staff. Glasses and bottles are used in 4% of all violent incidents in England and Wales and are the most common weapons used in violence occurring in drinking environments. Such violence can result in serious and sometimes fatal injury, placing major burdens on individuals and public services, including health and criminal justice agencies. Accidental breakage of glassware is also a significant cause of unintentional injury in licensed premises. One study found that, in just six months, 26% of bar workers were injured by broken glasses. A third of unintentional injuries suffered by customers in a major UK nightclub were caused by broken glass. To prevent glass-related violence, police and licensing authorities in many areas have encouraged or mandated the use of safer drinking vessels, including polycarbonate glassware (PCG) in licensed premises. Such moves have often been met with resistance by both the alcohol industry and drinkers, through concerns around negative impacts on trade and drinking experience. However, the quality of PCG has improved in recent years and little information is available on the impacts of introducing high quality PCG in licensed premises. To address this, a project was undertaken in Lancashire by police, health services and academics to provide high quality PCG to licensed premises and assess its impacts on injury, perceptions of safety and violence, and its acceptability to customers and the licensed trade. Details: Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009. 32p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed December 8, 2010 at: http://www.cph.org.uk/showPublication.aspx?pubid=561 Year: 2009 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.cph.org.uk/showPublication.aspx?pubid=561 Shelf Number: 120413 Keywords: Alcohol Related Crime and Disorder (U.K.)AssaultsCrime PreventionInjuries |
Author: Bellis, Mark A. Title: Changes in Young People’s Alcohol Consumption and Related Violence, Sex and Memory Loss: 2009 – 2011 North West of England Summary: In 2009, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) launched guidance to address alcohol-related harms in children and young people (those under 18 years of age). These recommended that an alcohol free childhood is the most desirable option. However, if this cannot be achieved, onset of drinking should be delayed for as long as possible (at least until 15 years of age). Further, that if 15-17 year olds do drink, they should do so only under the supervision of a parent/carer, should not drink more than once a week, and should not exceed the maximum daily units for adults (females: 2-3 units; males: 3-4 units). Since the CMO guidance was published, a number of initiatives and interventions have been launched to complement existing measures to tackle underage drinking and raise awareness of the harms caused by alcohol. This report investigates whether any change has been observed in risky drinking behaviour since the guidance was implemented. It compares data from the 2009 and 2011 Trading Standards surveys of 15-16 year olds in the North West of England. Details: Liverpool: North West Public Health Observatory, and Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University, 2011. 16p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 7, 2012 at: http://www.cph.org.uk/showPublication.aspx?pubid=771 Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.cph.org.uk/showPublication.aspx?pubid=771 Shelf Number: 125893 Keywords: Alcohol Related Crime and Disorder (U.K.)Underage Drinking |