Published
Jan 17, 2022Page count
130 pagesISBN
978-1529223910Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Jan 17, 2022Page count
130 pagesISBN
978-1529223927Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Jan 17, 2022Page count
130 pagesISBN
978-1529223927Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University Press
Robbery in the Illegal Drugs Trade
Robbery can be planned or spontaneous and is a typically short, chaotic crime that is comparatively under-researched. This book transports the reader to the streets and focuses on the real-life narratives and motivations of the youth gang members and adult organized criminals immersed in this form of violence.
Uniquely focusing on robberies involving drug dealers and users, this book considers the material and emotional gains and losses to offenders and victims, and offers policy recommendations to reduce occurrences of this common crime.
“I would highly recommend this book to scholars, practitioners and students interested in understanding the realities of contemporary UK drug markets. The book successfully traverses the various levels of the drug market, culminating in insightful policy and practice recommendations that are much needed.” Trends in Organised Crime
“This book is a much-needed contribution to our understanding of the link between drug markets and violence, masterfully weaving the words of robbers and their victims into an in-depth view of the process of robbery." Scott H. Decker, Arizona State University
Robert McLean, Ph.D., is Lecturer in the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland (UK).
James A. Densley, D.Phil. (Oxon), is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University (USA).
1. On Robbery
2. From Robbing Places to Robbing People
3. The Will to Rob
4. Robbery in Action
5. Trust No One
6. Life After Robbery
7. Conclusion
