Monroe 978-1-59332-208-3


	Edited by Marilyn McShane and Frank P. Williams III

		*Homicide and Gun Control: The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act* and Homicide Rates**
		Jeffrey D. Monroe

			Monroe investigates the success of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act at reducing homicide. Using data from the 1989 – 1997 Uniform Crime Reports: Supplemental Homicide Reports, Monroe conducts differences-in-differences-in-differences (DDD) analyses. Monroe's results indicate that Brady had no effect on overall adult homicide rates and caused a statistically insignificant decline in adult handgun homicide rates. Contrary to an anticipated substitution effect – wherein the use of long guns in homicide would increase as handguns became more difficult to acquire –Brady's implementation is significantly related to a decrease in the use of rifles, shotguns and other non-handgun firearms to commit homicide.

		Jeffrey Monroe's work centers on criminal justice policy with particular focus on gun violence and gun control. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Temple University An Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Xavier University, Monroe has written and spoken internationally on gun control initiatives. He resides in Lebanon, OH, with his wife Wendy and daughter Lucy.

		xii, 214 pages. Index, bibliography. ISBN 978-1-59332-208-3 (casebound) $62. Published 2008.