Opting out of treatment: Self-selection bias in a randomized controlled study of a focused deterrence notification meeting

This study investigated the role of self-selection in an evaluation of the impact of a focused deterrence notification meeting on subsequent arrests.

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Hamilton, Benjamin C. (Author) ; Leṿin, Aharon 1879-1941 (Author) ; Rosenfeld, Richard 1948-2024 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: Journal of experimental criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-17
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Focused deterrence
Notification meeting
Randomized controlled experiment
Selection effects
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Summary:This study investigated the role of self-selection in an evaluation of the impact of a focused deterrence notification meeting on subsequent arrests.
ISSN:1572-8315
DOI:10.1007/s11292-017-9309-z