Effects of Natural Hazards on Spatio-Temporal Patterns of (Violent) Crime in the United States

The consensus that disasters do not cause an increase in crime rates is receiving renewed attention. In recent years, research has emerged that challenges this consensus by positing that crime rates and the type of crime may vary depending on the phase of the emergency. To address this, this researc...

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Authors: Delos Santos, Cody (Author) ; Boyle, Esther (Author) ; Jevtić, Petar (Author) ; Gall, Melanie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 50, Issue: 4, Pages: 585-615
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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