The moderating effect of substance abuse service accessibility on the relationship between child maltreatment and neighborhood alcohol availability

Cory M. Morton

Children and Youth Services Review, 2013, vol. 35, issue 12, 1933-1940

Abstract: This study investigates how the relationship between dense concentrations of alcohol retailers and high rates of child maltreatment may be moderated by the presence of substance abuse service facilities. Using a cross-sectional design, the study utilized data from Bergen County, New Jersey on child maltreatment reports, alcohol-selling retailers, substance abuse service facilities, and the United States Census. Findings indicate child maltreatment rates were higher in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status and those with greater alcohol outlet density. Neighborhoods with easily accessed substance abuse service facilities had lower rates of child maltreatment. Additionally, the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol outlet density was moderated by the presence of substance abuse service facilities. The study findings highlight the relevance of making primary prevention approaches readily available and using multi-sector collaboration to reduce child maltreatment.

Keywords: Child maltreatment; Neighborhood effects; Substance abuse; Prevention; Alcohol outlets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.09.019

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