Citation

Taylor A. J. Drug Iss. 2012; 42(3): 279-297.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice)

DOI

10.1177/0022042612456018

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Drug selling and violence are intimately connected. However, despite the importance of systemic violence as a source of drug-related violence, there is surprisingly little research that examines these conflicts specifically as forms of dispute resolution. To partially address this concern, drug business disputes are explored from a situational perspective, specifically by viewing them as series of influence tactics. In addition, a comparative analysis assesses how two specific influence tactics--compliance and resolution efforts--operate differently in violent versus nonviolent disputes. By looking at the dynamics of drug business disputes that end in varied outcomes, the result is an enhanced understanding of the nature and process of conflict in drug market settings. The findings from this and similar research studies can help improve attempts by law enforcement and other entities to reduce violence linked to drug selling, chiefly by pinpointing areas of flexibility available to guide control and prevention efforts.

Language: en