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14 results foundAuthor: McSweeney, Tim Title: Evidence-Based Practice? The National Probation Service's Work with Alcohol-Misusing Offenders Summary: Research summary This process study by the Institute for Criminal Policy Research (ICPR), King's College London, examined the National Probation Service's work with alcohol-misusing offenders by describing and critically appraising: - the procedures in place for identifying and intervening with offenders who have alcohol problems; - the extent to which this work complied with the principles set out in Models of care for alcohol misusers (MoCAM); and - arrangements for the commissioning and delivery of alcohol treatment requirements. Approach The study had a number of components and made use of a range of primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data sources. These included data derived from: - a telephone survey completed with the policy lead responsible for substance misuse, or the specialist responsible for co-ordination and delivery of services in 41 (of 42) probation areas in England and Wales; - analysis of all ATR activity data for England and Wales during 2007/08; - analysis of Offender Assessment System (OASys) data for six purposively1 sampled case study sites; - 185 random offender case file reviews in these six sites; and - 64 in-depth interviews with various stakeholders and professionals from across these areas. Results and implications Probation work nationally with alcohol-misusing offenders English and Welsh probation areas were, at the time of fieldwork, offering a broad range of alcohol-related interventions. At a national level, however, it seemed that efforts to ensure more effective commissioning and delivery had been hampered by a lack of: - resources and dedicated funding for the provision of alcohol interventions and treatment; - guidance and protocols to inform the targeting of available interventions; - appropriate and accessible alcohol treatment provision; - probation staff confidence, skills and knowledge around alcohol-related issues; and - success engaging and influencing local commissioners to afford greater priority and resources to work with alcohol-misusing offenders. Being able to effectively deliver, manage and direct alcohol-related interventions should be considered a core offender management skill. However, while there are high levels of alcoholrelated need within NPS caseloads, analysis of OASys data in six case study areas revealed that over 40% of all alcohol-related interventions had yet to start four to six months after a period of supervision had commenced2 - A similar picture emerged at a national level with a sample of OASys-identified 'dependent'3 drinkers under probation supervision. A key priority for policy should be to increase the use of evidence-based alcohol interventions and treatment with offenders whose criminal behaviour is related to their use of alcohol. That priority should be addressed, in the short term, by sharing and disseminating emerging best practice and identifying effective strategies for ensuring more offenders commence and complete those programmes that are available. The longer term emphasis should be on developing the evidence base and then disseminating empirically informed advice and guidance about the appropriate targeting of interventions. Finally, it will be necessary and important to increase further the range, capacity and funding of the NPS's alcohol-related work. Levels of compliance with Models of care for alcohol misusers (MoCAM) Data from both the national survey and in-depth interviews in six case study areas point towards a number of issues which policy makers and senior probation managers will need to address with regards to ensuring greater compliance with MoCAM. These include developing ways to facilitate improvements to: - the quality, accuracy, consistency and timing of alcohol screening and specialist assessment processes; the accessibility of specialist alcohol treatment services to which offenders can be referred (both located within probation settings and externally); the scale and quality of training offered to offender managers to better equip them to more effectively deliver brief interventions to alcohol-misusing offenders; and monitoring of the extent to which probation staff involved in delivering, managing or directing alcohol interventions are trained and competent to the minimum relevant Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS). The commissioning and delivery of alcohol treatment requirements (ATRs) Demand for ATRs outstripped supply by some considerable margin. Only 8% of drinkers defined as 'dependent' using an OASys sample of offenders commencing community sentences during 2007/08 were estimated to have received an ATR (Moore, 2008)4 - Despite some important caveats associated with using OASys to identify 'dependent' drinkers, this was consistent with stakeholder perspectives which indicated that there was significant scope for expanding ATR provision in order to meet existing levels of need. For example, ensuring treatment coverage for at least one in seven (15%) dependent drinkers is regarded as optimal by Alcohol Concern. Resolving the impasse around ATR funding should be a priority for policy makers and senior managers. However, given that the finances of most English Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are in deficit and probation budgets are expected to face some substantial cuts in the short term, all reasonable options should be explored as a matter of urgency (e.g. expanding the remit of local Pooled Treatment Budgets to include alcohol treatment). There was considerable variability in how the treatment component of an ATR was being delivered. Only one in four of the areas reporting to the national survey that they were delivering ATRs were doing so in a manner consistent with existing guidance. The new NOMS Alcohol Interventions Guidance due for publication in September 2009 will need to add further clarity on this important issue. This will be a difficult task, however, given the limited availability of alcohol treatment services in some areas. ATRs appeared to facilitate engagement with alcohol treatment services and contributed towards reducing alcohol-related needs (based on findings from the random review of case files). However, there also appeared to be scope for further refinement to the process of targeting ATRs and offering more timely interventions through increased treatment capacity. The evidence base and emerging best practice The dearth of British research evidence means there is currently limited scope for developing empirically informed guidance to instruct senior probation managers and practitioners about the effective targeting of interventions within a criminal justice context, or to identify which ones are likely to be most effective for whom (e.g. different offender management tiers and offenders presenting with hazardous, harmful or dependent drinking patterns). These and many other themes and issues (including assessing the impact of ATRs) should be given greater priority in any future research programme. Given the lack of empirical research available to inform work with alcohol-misusing offenders, initiatives of the sort currently being developed by NOMS to provide support and funding (in the region of $250,000 to date to 15 projects) in an effort to help identify, develop and disseminate the numerous examples of emerging best practice should be commended, endorsed and encouraged. Details: London: Ministry of Justice, 2009. 86p. Source: Ministry of Justice Research Series; no. 13/09: Accessed April 17, 2018 at: http://lx.iriss.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Evidence-based%20practice.pdf Year: 2009 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://lx.iriss.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Evidence-based%20practice.pdf Shelf Number: 117148 Keywords: Alcohol Related Crimes (U.K.)Alcohol Treatment ProgramsAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderOffender Treatment Programs |
Author: Palk, Gavan Rogert Mark Title: Parliamentary Inquiry into Alcohol-Related Violence Summary: Alcohol consumption has been a popular leisure activity among Australian since European Settlement. Australians currently consume 7.2 litres per capita pure alcohol and Australia in regards to alcohol consumption is ranked as the 22nd highest country of 58 countries. Although the alcohol industry has provided leisure, employment and government taxes, alcohol use has also become associated with chronic health problems, crime, public disorder and violence. Drunken and disorderly behaviour is commonly associated with Pubs, Clubs and Hotels, particularly in the late night entertainment areas. Historically, drunkenness and disorderly behaviour has been managed by measures such as floggings, jail and treatment in asylums. Alcohol has also been banned in specific areas and restrictions have applied to hours and days of operation. In more recent times alcohol policies have included extended trading hours, restricted trading hours and bans in some Aboriginal communities in order to reduce alcohol-related violence. Community and business partnerships in and around licensed premises have also developed in order to address the noise, violence and disorderly behaviour that often occurs in the evenings and early mornings. There is an urgent need for the government to be more robust about implementing effective alcohol control policies in order to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of alcohol. Details: Brisbane: Law, Justice and Safety Committee, Queensland Parliament, 2009. 160p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 15, 2011 at: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/41651/ Year: 2009 Country: Australia URL: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/41651/ Shelf Number: 123350 Keywords: Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Law EnforcementAlcohol-Related Crime, Disorder |
Author: Booth, Andrew Title: Alcohol pricing and criminal harm: a rapid evidence assessment of the published research literature Summary: This rapid evidence assessment (REA) of the published research literature provides a specific Home Office focus after previous independent reviews on the effects of pricing and taxation on alcohol consumption and alcohol-associated harms. It looks specifically at the effects on crime-related outcomes. The REA covers primary studies examining a direct association between alcohol pricing/taxation and crime–related outcomes (4,975 studies were reviewed and 36 papers met the inclusion criteria); review-level evidence for associations between pricing and consumption and between consumption and crime (58 reviews or meta-analyses); new primary research examining the association between pricing and consumption. The latter two areas provided an update to the recent review by Booth et al. (2008). This report examines the first of the three areas, and attempts to answer the following research question: To what extent does the research evidence support a direct association between the price of alcohol and crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour? An REA is a tool in the systematic review methods family and is based on comprehensive electronic searches of appropriate databases, internet sources and follow-up of cited references. To complete REAs in a short timeframe, researchers make some concessions in comparison with a full systematic review. Exhaustive hand searching of journals and textbooks is not undertaken, and searching of ‘grey’ literature is necessarily curtailed. This shortened timeframe is essential for policy makers to meet deadlines, but increases the risk of publication bias. Details: United Kingdom: University of Sheffield, School of Health and Related Research, 2010. 56p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 12, 2012 at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/alcohol-drugs/alcohol/alcohol-pricing/rapid-evidence-assessment?view=Binary Year: 2010 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/alcohol-drugs/alcohol/alcohol-pricing/rapid-evidence-assessment?view=Binary Shelf Number: 124107 Keywords: Alcohol Law Enforcement (U.K.)Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderTaxation |
Author: World Health Organization. Region Office for Europe Title: Evidence for the Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm Summary: There is a substantial evidence base on the effectiveness of different policies in reducing the harm done by alcohol. Policies that regulate the economic and physical availability of alcohol are effective in reducing alcohol-related harm. Enforced legislative measures to reduce drinking and driving and interventions individually directed to drinkers already at risk are also effective. The evidence shows that information and education programmes do not reduce alcohol-related harm; nevertheless, they have a role in providing information, reframing alcohol-related problems and increasing attention to alcohol on the political and public agendas. In all parts of the European Union, population-based interventions represent a highly cost- effective use of resources to reduce alcohol-related harm. Brief interventions for individual high-risk drinkers are also cost-effective, but are harder to scale up because of their associated training and manpower needs. Details: Copenhagen: World Health organization Regional Office for Europe, 2009. 134p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 11, 2014 at: http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/43319/E92823.pdf Year: 2009 Country: Europe URL: http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/43319/E92823.pdf Shelf Number: 131847 Keywords: Alcohol AbuseAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderCost-Benefit Analysis |
Author: Calafat, Amador Title: Tourism, Nightlife and Violence: A Cross Cultural Analysis and Preventive Recommendations Summary: At first glance, violence and tourism do not seem closely related. Holidays are that time in which we get away from our daily routines in search of fun and rest, somewhere different, spending leisure time with family and friends, or even alone. So people’s spirits and expectations should be high in anticipation of their trip. But why do we frequently hear news about young people dying in tourist resorts after falling from the balconies of their hotels? Why do we read about fights in discotheques, in which somebody can end up having a bottle smashed over their head? Why are the emergency services saturated in some resorts, especially in summer, attending to hundreds of cases of young people poisoned by alcohol or other substances? It would seem, indeed, that the panorama is not the idyllic one we might expect. A first response, simple and somewhat conjectural, is that the kinds of problems described above are caused by the typical behaviour of young tourists from central and northern Europe who visit Mediterranean resorts. But this cannot be the case: neither is it the majority who behave violently, nor do they normally behave like that in their countries of origin. What is it, then, that triggers such inappropriate, sometimes vandalistic, aggressive and frenzied behaviour? This is the question to which we try and respond in this report. Over a period of four years (2007-2010) we have collected data from young tourists visiting the Balearic Islands (Spain), as well as other destinations, such as Algarve (Portugal), Venice (Italy), Crete (Greece) or Cyprus. In these studies and in others there is a constant factor, which is the abusive consumption of alcohol. We know that alcohol is a powerful disinhibitor of executive control. This control is exercised in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, telling us what it is appropriate to do and what it is not, and helping us to weigh up the consequences and make decisions accordingly. In states of intoxication this control disappears. Thus, a large part of such inappropriate behaviours could be attributed to the abuse of alcohol and drunkenness. But this is only the first part of the explanation. The next step is to ask ourselves how these contexts facilitate such behaviours. In many tourist destinations alcoholic drinks are offered at giveaway prices. Indeed, it is sometimes as cheap (or as expensive) to buy a beer as it is to buy a bottle of water. The nightlife scene is frequently livened up with images and promotions with recreational-sexual content, creating an atmosphere of “anything goes”. This strategy can often be seen in offers from tour operators and local businesses targeting young holidaymakers in particular. It is hardly surprising, then, that tourists arrive with pre-programmed expectations of wild parties and a culture of excess, which act as facilitators of these inappropriate behaviours. But the health-risk behaviours associated with the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs extend beyond violence to cover, for example, sex-related behaviours – promiscuity, sex without condom, sexual harassment; moreover, being under the effects of alcohol or other substances makes it more likely for one to be the victim of theft, road accidents and accidents of other types (e.g., falls). We can see, then, a whole range of problems deriving from this holidaymaking style revolving around the nightlife context, though naturally it also involves positive aspects of socialization. Why do we not create the global conditions for this type of tourism to give way to a more high-quality kind of tourism, without involving financial losses for the sector? In the countries of origin of these young tourists, many companies in the nightlife leisure sector have opted to promote a high-quality type of nightlife recreational context, based on the latest criteria developed in the field. However, it is not common for such measures to be applied in holiday resorts. On the contrary, there seems to be a certain reluctance to adopt new measures for fear of losing markets; there is a view that some of the changes mooted would increase costs and lead to a loss of competitiveness; permissiveness has become a selling point. The tourist industry itself will not take the matter seriously until there is a global and synergic initiative that forces the different groups involved to seek consensus-based solutions. Such efforts should be supported by a law or by local regulations providing the conditions for achieving standards of quality in our tourism, and by the application of prevention programs of proven efficacy. Equally essential is the cooperation of the consulates and tourist ministries from the tourists’ country of origin. Without an awareness of the need for change at an international level and common goals in the medium and long term with benefits for all the parties involved, it will be difficult to produce a robust response to this problem. This report sets out, on the one hand, to offer a detailed analysis of the situation, but at the same time to serve as a resource of concrete and viable ideas and proposals for better practice in all those sectors involved in the tourist industry. Details: Palma de Mallorca: IREFREA, 2010. 58p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 17, 2014 at: http://www.irefrea.org/uploads/PDF/Calafatetal_2010.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Europe URL: http://www.irefrea.org/uploads/PDF/Calafatetal_2010.pdf Shelf Number: 131950 Keywords: Alcohol AbuseAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderDisorderly ConductDrunk and DisorderlyTourismVandalism |
Author: Campbell, Annemarie Title: The Ripple Effect: How Does Alcohol Affect Communities in the City of Glasgow? Summary: This research sought to examine through direct community consultation, whether citizens of Glasgow City felt alcohol affected their community, and if so, to identify and examine these effects. Like the ripple effect created by a pebble in a pond the 'ripple effect' of alcohol is thought to go far beyond the individual and their immediate family. But does a ripple effect resulting from alcohol use occur in Glasgow City's communities? And if so, what are the effects and how widely are they felt? In order to examine this effectively, volunteers were recruited from within Glasgow City's communities to become community researchers. The community members were identified through the various alcohol and drug fora across the city which are affiliated to the Communities Sub-group of the Glasgow City Addictions Planning and Implementation Group. Key Findings The researchers consulted with 4697 people from a variety of age groups from all areas of the city: - 99% of people felt alcohol affected their area to at least some degree - 79% felt the effect to be medium to large or large Groups of people felt to be more affected: - Young People - using alcohol/or being victims of person related crime (e.g. rape, assault) - Elderly- intimidation/fear of going out at certain times - Younger children - unable to play outside or in parks safely How were communities affected? People were asked to give examples of positive ('good') effects and negative ('bad') effects of alcohol use. Overwhelmingly people offered examples of negative effects felt in their communities: - Positive effects accounted for only 5% of all example effects given and were largely said only to be true if alcohol was used in moderation - Negative effects accounted for 95% of example effects given Twenty three separate negative effects were identified from within example statements. Details: Glasgow: Glasgow City Addictions Planning and Implementation Group, Glasgow Community and Safety Services, 2013? 60p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 6, 2014 at: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2582&p=0 Year: 2013 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2582&p=0 Shelf Number: 126305 Keywords: Alcohol AbuseAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderVandalism |
Author: Nadasdy, Michael Title: Hertfordshire Taxi Marshal Schemes: Evaluation Report Summary: Taxi ranks have always been reported, at least anecdotally, as a focus of disorder in the night time economy. Generally, the people that gather there do so in numbers, at the end of the evening after having consumed alcohol (often to excess). When combined with disagreements as people bump up against each other and jostle for places on the rank it is unsurprising that taxi ranks can be flashpoints for violence and disorder. Any scheme that aims to disperse groups quickly and peacefully away from the night time economy centre should be welcomed. It is widely recognised that a range of initiatives are required in order to tackle the complex issues surrounding consumption of alcohol in the night time economy - from high visibility police patrols to alcohol workers in A and E departments. Taxi Marshalls are considered a valuable part of this range of interventions. With this in mind, Taxi Marshalls were first introduced in Hertfordshire in October 2005. The first marshalled rank was located in St Albans. Subsequent schemes were rolled out in November of the same year (Watford and Hertford), January 2006 (Stevenage) and December 2006 (Hitchin). A further scheme was introduced at Batchwood Hall night club in St Albans in November 2009. The aim of Taxi Marshalls is to reduce incidents of disorder on and around the taxi rank by providing an 'official' presence. Taxi Marshalls are not accredited to the constabulary and have no formal powers however all are Security Industry Authority (SIA) affiliated. The Marshalls have been trained in many aspects of disorder and crowd control such as diffusing aggression and mediation techniques. Details: Hertfordshire, UK: County Community Safety Unit, 2011. 15p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 16, 2015 at: http://www.stevenage.gov.uk/content/committees/55185/55780/56197/56200/Safer-Stronger-DS-12June2012-Item6-AppendixA.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.stevenage.gov.uk/content/committees/55185/55780/56197/56200/Safer-Stronger-DS-12June2012-Item6-AppendixA.pdf Shelf Number: 135245 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderAnti-Social Behavior (U.K.)Crime PreventionDisorderly ConductIncivilitiesNight Time EconomyNuisance BehaviorsTaxi Marshalls |
Author: Leung, Kit Title: That's entertainment: Trends in late-night assaults and acute alcohol illness in Sydney' Entertainment Precinct Summary: Aim: To assess the role of administrative police and health databases in monitoring trends in, and epidemiology of, alcohol-related violence and acute alcohol illness associated with the night time economy in the Sydney central business district (CBD) “Entertainment Precinct”, prior to the introduction of 2014 government reforms addressing “alcohol-fuelled violence”. Method: We examined annual trends in police-recorded incidents of grievous bodily harm, ambulance Triple Zero (000) calls for assault, and acute alcohol illness emergency department presentations that occurred between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. over a 10-year period (2004–2013). Trends were examined among persons of all ages and young adults (18 to 29 year olds) in the CBD. The rest of metropolitan Sydney provided a comparison area to evaluate whether trends were CBD-specific. Results: Among persons of all ages, there were 913 police-recorded incidents of grievous bodily harm, 10,427 ambulance calls for assault and 14,106 emergency department presentations for acute alcohol illness in the CBD over the 10-year period. Young adults accounted for between 62 per cent and 78 per cent of assault incidents and 58 per cent of alcohol emergency department presentations. Between 2004 and 2008, the annual number of assaults and acute alcohol illness increased two-fold. Alcohol illness emergency department presentation trends subsequently stabilised, while assaults in 2013 were at the lowest levels in 10 years. Similar trends were observed in the rest of metropolitan Sydney. Conclusion: The majority of alcohol-related assaults and emergency department presentations involved young adults. Ambulance and police administrative data sources provided a consistent picture of a recent decline in late-night assault trends. Alcohol-related emergency department presentation trends suggested other alcohol harms may be continuing at relatively high levels both in the CBD and in metropolitan Sydney. While violence appears to be declining in the CBD and across Sydney, continuing alcohol harm remains to be addressed. Details: Sydney: New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, 2015. 12p. Source: Internet Resource: Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice, No. 185: Accessed September 14, 2015 at: http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/CJB/CJB185_late_night_assaults.pdf Year: 2015 Country: Australia URL: http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/CJB/CJB185_late_night_assaults.pdf Shelf Number: 136747 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderAssaultsDisorderly ConductLate-Night Economy |
Author: Jones, Sandra C. Title: Why don't friends and relatives of underage drinkers comply with secondary supply laws in NSW? Summary: The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol recommend that "for children and young people under 18 years of age, not drinking alcohol is the safest option". However, in Australia the majority of children have tried alcohol by the age of 12 and there is a perception among many adolescents and adults that underage drinking is a normative behaviour. Research shows that, in addition to the strong influence of perceived peer norms, adult approval and acceptance of alcohol use is highly correlated with underage drinking behavior. In Australia, almost 60 per cent of alcohol consumed by 12-17 year olds is supplied by friends, relatives or strangers (with much of the remainder provided by parents). The provision of alcohol to people under the age of 18 by someone other than their parent or guardian, or another adult with the express consent of their parent or guardian, is illegal in most (but not all) Australian jurisdictions. There is a substantial body of research into the reasons why people do (and do not) comply with the law, particularly in the context of driving offences and crimes against property (such as vandalism, theft and littering). The main obedience variables identified as predictors of compliance are Personal Morality, Deterrence, Perceived Legitimacy, Social Norms and Procedural Fairness. The study presented in this report sought to explore why Australian adults continue to provide alcohol to adolescents despite being aware that this behavior is illegal. Given the substantial body of literature exploring reasons for compliance with traffic laws, we also sought to explore similarities and differences in perceptions of secondary supply, speeding, and drink driving offences. Details: Canberra: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, 2015. 136p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 12, 2015 at: http://www.fare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/research/Why-don’t-friends-and-relatives-comply-with-secondary-supply-laws-in-NSW.pdf Year: 2015 Country: Australia URL: http://www.fare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/research/Why-don’t-friends-and-relatives-comply-with-secondary-supply-laws-in-NSW.pdf Shelf Number: 137272 Keywords: Alcohol Law EnforcementAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderUnderage Drinking |
Author: Fuller, Georgina Title: The nature of risk during interactions between the police and intoxicated offenders Summary: How best to respond to and manage intoxicated offenders is a concern shared by policing agencies across Australia. Intoxicated offenders present additional behavioural and health risks during their interaction with police. These risks may result in harm to the officers, the offender or the community. This research examined how intoxication influences the nature and magnitude of the risk associated with police officer/offender interactions. Using data from the National Deaths in Custody Program, a qualitative sample of 41 cases were analysed. These cases involved offenders who died in police custody and who, according to autopsy results, had alcohol or drugs in their system at the time of death. Results showed that, while intoxication influences an offender's behaviour and health, the overall level of risk during the interaction was determined by the interplay between these two elements and the police response. This interplay between intoxicated behaviours, health risks and police responses should be considered in the development of policies and practices to minimise harm. Details: Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, 2016. 17p. Source: Internet Resource: Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice, no. 525: Accessed December 5, 2016 at: http://aic.gov.au/media_library/publications/tandi_pdf/tandi525.pdf Year: 2016 Country: Australia URL: http://aic.gov.au/media_library/publications/tandi_pdf/tandi525.pdf Shelf Number: 147883 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderAssaults on PoliceDrunks and Disorderly |
Author: Miller, Peter Title: Dealing with alcohol-related harm and the night-time economy (DANTE): final report Summary: The 'Dealing with alcohol-related harm and the night-time economy (DANTE)' study compared the effectiveness of alcohol-related crime prevention measures put in place between 2005 and 2010 through licensing regulation in Newcastle (NSW) and the voluntary programs run in Geelong (Victoria). The study reviewed hospital, police and ambulance records to evaluate the rates of alcohol-related harm. 4000 patron interviews and 129 unannounced venue observations were undertaken and community attitudes towards alcohol-related harm and the available policy options were also canvassed. Across this very large range of data, the key findings were that a substantial amount of harm was associated with pre-drinking and that measures that dealt directly with alcohol consumption employed in Newcastle, such as restricted trading hours, were the most effective in reducing alcohol-related crime. The study found such measures need to be implemented across all venues, rather than just a specific venues to ensure a level-playing field for business and act as a vehicle for culture change amongst patrons. A range of interventions analysed in the study were found ineffective, including: the introduction of ID scanners, improved communication between venues and police and education campaigns (which were voluntary in Geelong). Strong, consistent policing using substantial personal fines was also found effective, but requires policing levels which are seldom sustained. Illicit drug use is fairly low, but does predict greater experience of violence and harm. The community surveys revealed that most people believed alcohol was a problem in their entertainment precincts and that nine out of ten people believed licenced venues should shut by 3am. There was similar support for more police on the street. The study concluded that while night-time economies, such as nightclubs and bars, are an important part of our urban and regional centres they are also places where violence and injury occur at great cost to the community. Using policies based on the evidence of this and other independent research can help create safe and vibrant night-time entertainment districts. Details: Sydney: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, 2012. 214p. Source: Internet Resource: Monograph: Series No. 43: Accessed October 20, 2017 at: http://www.ndlerf.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication-documents/monographs/monograph43.pdf Year: 2012 Country: Australia URL: http://www.ndlerf.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication-documents/monographs/monograph43.pdf Shelf Number: 137616 Keywords: Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Law EnforcementAlcohol-Related Crime, DisorderNight-time Economy |
Author: Donkin, Susan Title: Victims and Offenders of Night-time Economy Violence Summary: Recent increases in recorded levels of violent crime are a cause for concern, particularly since violence associated with the night-time economy (NTE) has attracted a great deal of negative media attention. The aim of this study is to provide insight, using the West Midlands as an example geography, into the underlying dynamics of violence within the night-time economy. By identifying characteristics of the clientele involved in violent offences, we endeavour to increase the efficiency of any strategies aimed at providing crime reduction in a NTE setting. Recorded violent crime data occurring at a licensed premise (LPVOs) in the West Midlands between October 2004 and September 2006 form the basis for the analysis described. Data relating to all known victims and offenders of these incidents were retrieved. Socio-demographic data for all victim and offender groups were compared and contrasted and a breakdown of the extent of both repeat victimization and offending established. Individuals who were the victim of or committed three or more violent offences at licensed premises were denominated as "recurrent" victims and offenders respectively. The criminal history of recurrent offenders was analysed and compared to that of both victim and offender groups, thus providing further detail regarding those who offend most and those who are victimised most. Details: London: UCL Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, 2007. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed December 7, 2017 at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan_Donkin/publication/241607010_Victims_and_Offenders_of_Night-time_Economy_Violence/links/5779dd2b08ae4645d611f3dd/Victims-and-Offenders-of-Night-time-Economy-Violence.pdf Year: 2007 Country: United Kingdom URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan_Donkin/publication/241607010_Victims_and_Offenders_of_Night-time_Economy_Violence/links/5779dd2b08ae4645d611f3dd/Victims-and-Offenders-of-Night-time-Economy-Violence.pdf Shelf Number: 110574 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderDisorderly ConductNight-time EconomyRepeat Victimization |
Author: Huddleston, Matthew R. Title: Taxi drivers and the night time economy: an exploratory study on their experiences Summary: Taxi drivers perform a significant role in the transport infrastructure of towns and cities around the world. They have become a vital subsidiary industry to the night time business of bars and clubs within central city areas, a term now collectively referred to as the night time economy. However, while catering to these transport needs, overseas evidence suggests that they are at great risk of falling victim to criminal acts such as assault, robbery, and even murder. There is a need then to establish whether these findings are relevant in a New Zealand context and establish how the risk of victimisation interacted with taxi drivers' involvement in the night time economy. This research was conducted using grounded theory methodology with taxi drivers interviewed from Auckland Co-operative Taxis. A total of nine drivers were interviewed in this study. Findings indicated that taxi drivers face a number of issues as a result of their occupation. It was found that the problems drivers face occur across day and night and are only further exacerbated by working within the night time economy. Economic insecurity was a primary motivator for continued involvement within this arena and affected drivers' decisions to accept risky fares. The introduction of a working wage was identified as a potential solution to this problem, freeing drivers to make rational decisions without regard to financial necessity. Future research should investigate the experiences of drivers that operate for the smaller companies as it was put forward that they have more relaxed operating standards than those observed with Auckland Co-operative Taxis. Details: Auckland: Auckland University of Technology, 2014. 114p. Source: Internet Resource: Thesis: Accessed December 8, 2017 at: http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/8387 Year: 2014 Country: New Zealand URL: http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/8387 Shelf Number: 148770 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderDisorderly ConductNight-Time EconomyTaxi DriversWorkplace Crime |
Author: Taylor, Jirka Title: Violent and Antisocial Behaviour at Football Events: Review of interventions Summary: Disorder and violence at football matches are well-recognised issues that have attracted considerable attention in the media as well as among policymakers and practitioners. In an effort to prevent and respond to the phenomenon, numerous strategies and interventions have been implemented by relevant stakeholder groups, including police and other security professionals, football clubs and associations, fan organisations and local and national governments. However, despite the wide range of tools available, there are gaps in the understanding of the current state of practice and its effectiveness. This rapid evidence review responded to these gaps through a focused, structured literature search and aimed to provide a critical assessment of previous research into these issues. The review observed a multitude of strategies that can be and have been implemented to counter antisocial behaviour at football matches. They can broadly be grouped into four categories: 1) organisation of the venue (e.g. equipping stadiums with cameras, seating-only arrangements), 2) organisation of the events (e.g. arranging transport for away fans; setting up early kick-off times); 3) approaches to policing (e.g. dialogue-based policing, police liaison teams); and 4) laws, policies and partnerships (e.g. higher penalties for hooliganism, cooperation with fan associations). With respect to the effectiveness of these interventions, the review found that the existing evidence base (at least as captured by the parameters of the review) is underdeveloped. The review found evidence pertaining only to a subset of interventions. Of the studies offering an effectiveness assessment, the majority faced notable methodological limitations. Key Findings There is positive evidence for the effectiveness of utilising security cameras and mandatory transport arrangements for visiting fans, early kick-off times and policing approaches aimed at establishing dialogue and lines of communication with fans in reducing disorder. Interventions that do not appear to be effective include fan registration schemes as a precondition for a ticket purchase and alcohol bans within stadiums, city-wide alcohol bans and bans on alcohol consumption while in transit to the stadium. Details: Cambridge, UK: RAND Europe, 2018. 70p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 27, 2018 at: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2532.html Year: 2018 Country: Europe URL: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2532.html Shelf Number: 150950 Keywords: Alcohol-Related Crime, DisorderAntisocial Behavior Camera SurveillanceDisorderly ConductFootball Hooliganism Soccer Sporting Events Sports Violence VandalismViolence Prevention |