Identifying Locations of Drug Overdose in Las Vegas to Implement the Cardiff Violence Prevention Model

Authors

John Girard, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow
Shikha Pandey, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow
Zack Bunn, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow
Chris Papesh, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Jacquelyn Cheun PhD, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow
Ying Zhang, Southern Nevada Health DistrictFollow

Abstract

This paper will provide an innovative approach to drug overdose prevention programs. Using data from Las Vegas emergency departments, this paper will analyze geospatial trends of drug overdoses. Leveraging the Cardiff Violence Prevention Model, the information is shared with local law enforcement agencies and decision makers to empower them to make evidence-based strategies. This paper highlights the efficacy of a data-driven model in addressing public health issues and underscoring its ability for even broader implementation in urban settings. Findings will suggest significant implications for policymaking, crime prevention, and public health initiatives, demonstrating a step towards a safer Las Vegas.

Recommended Citation

Girard, John; Pandey, Shikha; Bunn, Zack; Papesh, Chris; Cheun, Jacquelyn PhD; and Zhang, Ying (2023) "Identifying Locations of Drug Overdose in Las Vegas to Implement the Cardiff Violence Prevention Model," SMU Data Science Review: Vol. 7: No. 3, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/datasciencereview/vol7/iss3/8

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