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. 2022 Jun 1;18(2):e1234. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1234
Casteel, C (2004) Effectiveness of crime prevention through environmental design in reducing criminal activity in liquor stores: A pilot study.
Country US
Aim This study examines the effectiveness of a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design intervention in reducing criminal activity in Santa Monica, California liquor stores.
Target population Occupation: sales persons
Industry: G—Wholesale and retail trade
Setting: 040 tertiary activity area (such as office, teaching establishment, restaurant etc.), incl retail
Firm size: Mixed firm size
Study design ITS with comparison conditions: 6. Other (hybrid or combinations)
Unit of analysis: Group/organizational level
Sample size: 22 stores, liquor stores—9 intervention + 13 controls
Type of intervention 2.2.5 Administrative controls
Evaluation design Duration of intervention: Intervention is ongoing beginning in 1996 and follow‐up after 2 years.
Duration of follow‐up: 3 = Medium‐term (12–36 months)
Type of outcome measure: Risk or behavior
Study quality Low quality