Original research
par
Chalfin, Aaron, Brandon del Pozo & David Mitre-Becerril
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
What trends in crime and disorder were associated with the opening of 2 overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in New York City (NYC) in November 2021?
Constatations/points à retenir
This study found no significant increases in crimes recorded by the police or calls for emergency service in NYC neighborhoods where 2 OPCs were located. Consistent with the city’s commitment to ensuring clients could use the centers free from law enforcement interference, large, statistically significant declines in police narcotics enforcement around the OPCs were observed.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cohort study of 2 OPCs and 17 syringe service programs
Mots clés
SCS/OPS
Crime
Evidence base
Harm reduction
