The impact of sodomy law repeals on crime

Riccardo Ciacci () and Dario Sansone
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Riccardo Ciacci: Universidad Pontificia Comillas

Journal of Population Economics, 2023, vol. 36, issue 4, No 16, 2519-2548

Abstract: Abstract We exploit variations in the timing of decriminalization of same-sex sexual intercourse across US states to estimate the impact of these law changes on crime through difference-in-differences and event study models. We provide the first evidence that sodomy law repeals led to a decline in the number of arrests for disorderly conduct, prostitution, and other sex offenses. Moreover, in line with the hypothesis that sodomy law repeals enhanced mental health and lessened minority stress, we show that these repeals led to a reduction in arrests for drug and alcohol consumption.

Keywords: Sodomy laws; LGBTQ+; Crime (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I18 J15 K14 K38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/s00148-023-00953-1

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