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The Relationship Between Neighborhood Criminal Behavior and Oxford Houses.

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The present study investigated crime rates in areas surrounding 42 Oxford Houses and 42 control houses in a large city in the Northwestern United States. A city-run Global Information Systems' (GIS) website was used to gather crime data including assault, arson, burglary, larceny, robbery, sexual assault, homicide, and vehicle theft over a calendar year. Findings indicated that there were no significant differences between the crime rates around Oxford Houses and the control houses. These results suggest that well-managed and governed recovery homes pose minimal risks to neighbors in terms of criminal behavior.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Jeffrey Deaner, Leonard A Jason, Darrin M Aase, David G Mueller

Institution: DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Crime Patterns and Interventions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Awards: AN EVALUATION OF THE OXFORD HOUSE MODEL, ABSTINENT SOCIAL SUPPORT IN OXFORD HOUSE