Impact of Cure Violence in Trinidad and Tobago: Research and Findings
Research conducted by Maguire et al. in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the effectiveness of Project REASON in reducing gang violence and gunshot wounds. Preliminary results indicate a significant drop in violence and hospital admissions in the treatment area compared to the synthetic comparison area, emphasizing the positive impact of the program.
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The Impact of Cure Violence in Trinidad and Tobago Ed Maguire Tempe, AZ April 12,2018
Our earlier research found that increases in homicide were due largely to gang violence carried out by and against young men, primarily of African descent, usingguns. Maguire, Willis, Snipes, & Gantley, 2008 (p.69)
ProjectREASON Resolve Enmity, Articulate Solutions, Organize Neighbourhoods
Preliminary findings A quasi-experimental synthetic controls design foundthat PR was associated with a significant drop in violence in the treatment area relative to the synthetic comparison area. A quasi-experimental interrupted time series design found that PR was associated with a significant drop in hospital admissions for gunshot wounds in Port of Spain General Hospital (located in the treatment area) but not in a comparison hospital located elsewhere.
