@article{ref1,
title="The positive perception of reduced gang violence through a public safety initiative",
journal="Police journal",
year="2019",
author="Gahunia, Shaveta and McConnell, Keiron and Bain, Andy",
volume="92",
number="2",
pages="167-188",
abstract="Gang violence poses a significant concern for the police and the public. In response, in 2008 policing agencies in British Columbia introduced Restaurant Watch, a targeted strategy aiming to deter unwanted gang-involved patrons from attending participating restaurants. In response to a lack of research, the present study examines the perceived success of the programme, through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders participating in the programme. The findings suggest the programme has value based on three important themes: (1) impact on public safety; (2) importance of partnership and open dialogue; and (3) ability to deter inadmissible patrons from participating establishments.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0032-258X",
doi="10.1177/0032258X18780920",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0032258X18780920"
}