RT Article
T1 The Social Organization and Interpersonal Dynamics of Crack-for-Cars Transactions in Louisianna, USA
JF The British journal of criminology
VO 47
IS 6
SP 885
OP 899
A1 Copes, Heith 1970-
A2 Forsyth, Craig J.
A2 Brunson, Rod K.
LA Undetermined
YR 2007
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1639138595
AB Participation in street-life structures and creates opportunities for acquiring a cache of illicit goods. While cash is the primary means of obtaining illegal drugs, more innovative hustles' have recently emerged. Specifically, one strategy involves individuals exchanging the temporary use of their vehicles for crack cocaine. We use in-depth interviews with 19 inmates and 27 active crack cocaine users to describe the social organization and interpersonal dynamics of this phenomenon, herein referred to as rock rentals. In addition, we examine how the rental contract is structured, vehicle owners' and borrowers' motivations for engaging in the trade and how violations are remedied
K1 Drogenhandel
K1 Crack
K1 Drogenmarkt
K1 Drogensubkultur
K1 Dynamik