Author(s): 
Diener, E., and R. Crandell
Date: 
1979
Study Location: 
Jamaica
Manuscript Type: 
Journal
Full Citation: 
Diener, E., and R. Crandell (1979). “An Evaluation of the Jamaican Anti-Crime Program.” Journal of Applied Social Psychology 9(2):135-146
Results: 
During first year of enactment achieved 14% reduction in homicides, a 32% reduction in rapes, a 25% reduction in robberies, and a 37% reduction in nonfatal shootings; Displacement - gun homicides decreased while non-gun homicides increased 33%. Still tactical displacement not offset overall gains.
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Study Number: 
58.00