May, Tiggey and Duffy, Martin and Hough, Mike and Few, Bradley (2006) Understanding drug selling in communities: insider or outsider trading? York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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This report presents the findings of a study examining drug dealing in four English communities. The report highlights the complex relationships between local drug markets, drug sellers and their 'host' communities and questions the effectiveness of policies based exclusively on punishing those who sell drugs.
L Social psychology and related concepts > Interpersonal interaction and group dynamics > Social support
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural aspects of substance use > Societal attitude toward substance use / public opinion
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Community action > Community involvement
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime > Crime associated with substance production and distribution
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance related offence > Drug offence > Illegal distribution of drugs (drug market / dealing)
T Demographic characteristics > Offender
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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