Strategies and outcomes in translating alcohol harm reduction research into practice: the Alcohol Linking Program.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Title:	Strategies and outcomes in translating alcohol harm reduction research into practice: the Alcohol Linking Program.
Authors:	Wiggers, John, Jauncey, Marianne, Considine, Robyn, Daly, Justine, Kingsland, Melanie, Purss, Kate, Burrows, Sally, Nicholas, Craig, Waites, Robert J., Lenton, Simon
Source:	Drug & Alcohol Review. Sep2004, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p355-364. 10p.
Subjects:	Alcohol drinking, Drinking behavior, Alcoholism, Alcoholic beverages, Bars (Drinking establishments), Beverage industry
Abstract:	Harm associated with consumption of alcohol on licensed premises is an issue of community concern. Interventions to reinforce responsible sale of alcohol such as server training and accords between licensees, police and health advocates are well known. However, while generally supported by police and licensees as 'a good thing', evaluations demonstrating that they reduce alcohol-related harm are rare. Lack of enforcement is often an issue. This paper reports on system intervention to enhance police enforcement of liquor laws by providing data-based feedback to police and licensees about alcohol-related crime following drinking on specific licensed premises. The system has been shown to contribute to a reduction of alcohol-related crime and has been adopted into routine practice by NSW police state-wide. It is a good example of how research can be conducted in a way that bridges the gap between policy research and policy practice. SIMON LENTON Editor, Harm Reduction Digest [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
	Copyright of Drug & Alcohol Review is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Description
Abstract:	Harm associated with consumption of alcohol on licensed premises is an issue of community concern. Interventions to reinforce responsible sale of alcohol such as server training and accords between licensees, police and health advocates are well known. However, while generally supported by police and licensees as 'a good thing', evaluations demonstrating that they reduce alcohol-related harm are rare. Lack of enforcement is often an issue. This paper reports on system intervention to enhance police enforcement of liquor laws by providing data-based feedback to police and licensees about alcohol-related crime following drinking on specific licensed premises. The system has been shown to contribute to a reduction of alcohol-related crime and has been adopted into routine practice by NSW police state-wide. It is a good example of how research can be conducted in a way that bridges the gap between policy research and policy practice. SIMON LENTON Editor, Harm Reduction Digest [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	09595236
DOI:	10.1080/09595230412331289518