Using synthetic control methodology to estimate effects of a Cure Violence intervention in Baltimore, Maryland

Conclusions For highly targeted interventions, synthetic control methods may provide more valid estimates of programme impact than panel regression with data from all city neighbourhoods. This research offers new understanding about the effectiveness of the Cure Violence intervention over extended periods of time in seven neighbourhoods. Combined with existing Cure Violence evaluation literature, it also raises questions about contextual and implementation factors that might influence programme outcomes.
Source: Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research