As Violence Unfolds: A Space-Time Study of Situational Triggers of Violent Victimization Among Urban Youth

This study clarifies three important issues regarding situational or opportunity theories of victimization: (1) whether engaging in risk activities triggers violent assault during specific, often fleeting moments, (2) how environmental settings along individuals’ daily paths affect their risk of vio...

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Autor principal: Dong, Beidi (Autor)
Otros Autores: Branas, Charles C. 1967- ; Morrison, Christopher N. ; Richmond, Therese S. ; Wiebe, Douglas J.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2020
En: Journal of quantitative criminology
Año: 2020, Volumen: 36, Número: 1, Páginas: 119-152
Acceso en línea: Presumably Free Access
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Palabras clave:
Spatio-temporal analysis
Social Disorganization
Routine Activities
Situational triggers
Violent Victimization
Violent victimization
Routine activities
Social disorganization
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Sumario:This study clarifies three important issues regarding situational or opportunity theories of victimization: (1) whether engaging in risk activities triggers violent assault during specific, often fleeting moments, (2) how environmental settings along individuals’ daily paths affect their risk of violent assault, and (3) whether situational triggers have differential effects on violent assault during the day versus night.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-019-09419-8