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World report on violence and health 2002The first comprehensive review of the problem of violence on a global scale – what it is, whom it affects and what can be done about it.
WHO policy briefing: Interpersonal violence and alcohol
This Policy Briefing, published by the World Health Organization, explores the role of harmful alcohol consumption in interpersonal violence, the extent and impacts of alcohol-related violence, effective prevention measures and the role of public health in prevention. (Eds. Bellis MA, Hughes K and Hughes S. World Health Organization, 2006)
Crime in England and Wales 2007/08
Presents latest results from the British Crime Survey (BCS) and crimes recorded by the police in
The state of the drugs problem in Europe
The latest national report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) providing data on the drugs situation in Europe from information provided by the EU Member States and candidate countries and
Smoking, drinking and drug use among young people in England in 2006
Latest survey in a series designed to monitor smoking, drinking and drug use among secondary school pupils aged 11 to 15 in
Statistics on Alcohol: England 2008
Statistical bulletin on alcohol use and misuse (The information centre for health and social care, 2007)
WHO facts on youth violence and alcohol
One of a series of fact sheets published by the World Health Organization, exploring the links between alcohol and youth violence and the role of public health in prevention. (Eds Bellis MA, Hughes K and Hughes S. World Health Organization, 2006)
Youth crime action plan 2008
A comprehensive, cross-government analysis of what needs to be done to tackle youth crime in
Drugs: protecting families and communities: The 2008 drug strategy
The Home Office drugs strategy which aims to restrict the supply of illegal drugs and reduce the demand for them. It also focuses on protecting families and strengthening communities.
The Drugs Act 2005
Act that introduces new police powers to test for class A drugs and a new civil order that will run alongside anti-social behavior orders for adults to tackle drug related anti-social behavior. The act also aims to get more offenders into treatment.
Cultural Mediators in a Hegemonic Nightlife: Opportunities for Drug Prevention
Discusses the four mediator groups considered to be the most relevant in recreational life and some indicators of their role in intervention among young people. (Calafat et al).
Alcohol in Europe: a public health perspective
Describes the social, health and economic burden that alcohol brings to European citizens, families and to
Healthy nightlife toolbox
The Healthy Nightlife Toolbox is an international web-based project focusing on the reduction of harm from alcohol and drug use among young people in nightlife settings. It is designed to support local, regional and national policy-makers and prevention workers in the EU. The project will help to identify and implement effective, evidence-based interventions at a range of levels (e.g. prevention, early intervention, treatment).
Dance Till Dawn Safely 1996
primarily designed as information for licensees in
Safer Nightlife 2008
Provides best practice guidance building on the important achievements of Safer Clubbing (2002) which itself built on the 1996 Dance Till Dawn Safely document.
Saving Lives. Reducing Harm. Protecting the Public. An Action Plan for Tackling Violence 2008-11
Guide for local practitioners in their strategic planning and delivery of the Home Office's priorities with respect to serious violence between 2008 and 2011.
Sexual behaviour among casual workers in an international nightlife resort: a case control study
Paper on the sexual behaviour of casual workers who extend time abroad through casual work (Bellis and Hughes 2006)
Characteristics and social representation of ecstasy in Europe
Findings of a research study investigating ecstasy use among 1,627 young individuals in five different European cities (Calafat et al).
Risk and control in the recreational drug culture: SONAR PROJECT
Study addressing the need for a better understanding of the European youth and recreational drug use among young people in all of the countries of
Enjoying the nightlife in Europe. The role of moderation
Study exploring the behaviour and beliefs of young people who participate in recreational life, whilst choosing not to use substances or do so only occasionally and moderately (Calafat et al 2003)
Safe. Sensible. Social. The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy 2007
Reviews the progress made since the publication of the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for
Clubs, drugs and doormen
Report considering the links between dance venue door supervision and drug
dealing
An introduction to youth violence, alcohol and nightlife: Fact sheet 1
Produced by the Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife, this fact sheet outlines provides an overview of youth violence, alcohol and nightlife, including: the extent of the problem; the risk factors for victims and perpetrators; the impacts; and prevention measures.
Elevated substance use in casual labour at international nightlife resorts: a case control study
Paper comparing substance use of young
the international nightlife resort of Ibiza (
Use of environmental strategies to tackle alcohol related harm in nightlife: the UK experience
Paper discussing examples of environmental strategies to tackle alcohol related harm in nightlife inn the
Bad nights or bad bars?
Paper on environmental predictors of bar-room aggression such as the immediate environment and staff behaviour (Graham et al 2006)
Effects of nightlife activity on health
Provides an account of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with nightlife activity (Bellis et al 2005)
Healthy nightclubs and recreational substance use: From a harm minimisation to a healthy settings approach
Paper discussing a healthy settings approach to recreational substance use, which recognises that the effects of any particular setting on an individual’s health are related to the general conditions within that setting (Bellis et al 2002).
Comprehensive Strategies to Prevent Alcohol-Related Violence
Paper discussing strategies to prevent alcohol related violence (Bellis and Hughes 2008)
Preventing sexual violence in nightlife environments: Fact sheet 4
Produced by the Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife, this fact sheet outlines the key issues surrounding sexual violence in nightlife environments and discusses measures that are being developed and used to prevent it.
Late night transport: Fact sheet 3
Produced by the Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife, this fact sheet outlines some of the key issues concerning late night transport and nightlife violence, and discusses measures put in place in different countries to prevent
violence and injuries related to transport issues.
The role of door staff in violence prevention: Fact sheet 2
Produced by the Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife, this fact sheet outlines the role of door staff in violence prevention and measures being utilised to enhance this role.
Predictors of violence in young tourists: a comparative study of British, German and
Paper discussing the extent of violence amongst holidaymakers and factors that increase
risks of involvement in fights on holiday (Hughes et al 2008)
Kit for Assessment of Recreational Nightlife
Kit for Asssessment of Recreational Nightlife
A new research tool to help policymakers and practitioners identify environmental risk factors in nightlife environments and target interventions to create safer night time environments (Irefrea, 2007)
Statistics on Alcohol: England 2006
Statistical bulletin on alcohol use and misuse (National Statistics, 2006)
The economic and social costs of Class A drug use
Social Responsibility Standards for the Production and Sale of Alcoholic Drinks in the UK
Drug misuse declared: findings from the 2004/5 British Crime Survey
This statistical bulletin examines the prevalence and trends of illicit drug use among 16 to 59 year olds since 1998. The report has a particular focus on young people, the 16 to 24 year olds.
Sex potions: relationships between alcohol, drugs and sex
Paper on the links between substance use and sexual behaviour (Bellis and Hughes, 2004)
The economic and social costs of crime against individuals and households 2003/04
The original estimates of the costs of crime against individuals and households, published in 2000 in Home Office Research Study 217, have been updated on the basis of methodological and data improvements.
Drug Misuse Declared: Findings from the 2003/04 British Crime Survey
The report shows that among young people, aged 16 to 24 years old, use of any drug has decreased significantly and Class A drug use has remained stable since 1998. Cocaine has become an increasingly popular choice among Class A users.
Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England
Report setting out the Government’s strategy for tackling the harms and costs of alcohol misuse in England. Strategy Unit, March 2004
Noise Overload
Health and safety report on employee noise exposure in pubs, bars and clubs -TUC/RNID Organisation and Services Department November 2004
Choosing Health: making healthier choices easier
Public Health White Paper Written by: Department of Health Published date: 16/11/2004
Violence in the Night Time Economy
Home Office report bringing together research on violence in nightlife (Finney, 2004)
Prevalence of drug use: key findings from the 2002/2003 British Crime Survey
Of all 16- to 59-year-olds, 12% had taken an illicit drug and 3% had used a Class A drug in the last year. This equates to around four million illicit drug users and around one million Class A drug users. (Home Office 2003)
National Strategy for HIV and Sexual Health
Consultation document: the strategy will modernise and restructure services to meet patients' needs, aiming to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV and improve care and treatment for those who need it.
Alcohol Concern Commission on the Future of Alcohol Services
Identifies needs for alcohol services and sets out ‘Tier Zero’ approaches to tackling alcohol related harm at a community level.
Security Industry Authority
Responsible for the national door supervisor registration and training scheme
The Private Security Industry Act 2001
Introduces a national registration and training scheme for door supervisors in England and Wales. Access to the Act and related information through the Security Industry Authority.
Tobacco Advertising and Promotions Act 2001
Brings an end to tobacco advertising and promotions. Access to the Act and related documentation from the Department of Health
The Licensing Act 2003
The Licensing Act 2003 is reforming licensing laws in England and Wales, passing licensing responsibilities to Local Authorities and placing a greater emphasis on crime, disorder and public safety in the licensing process.
Prime Minister's Strategy Unit: Alcohol Misuse Interim Analytical Report
The interim analytical report provides an analysis of the harms associated with alcohol misuse and reviews the available data and evidence. Supporting documents include paper on the economic costs of alcohol. Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, 2003.
Noise levels and noise exposure of workers in pubs and clubs - a review of the literature
Health and Safety Executive research report. Main findings indicate there is 'a definite potential for harm to employees but it is not possible to establish the number of individuals whose hearing will be impaired as a result of this noise exposure'. HSE 2002
The Nicholson Committee: Review of Liquor Licensing Law in Scotland
The Nicholson Committee has published plans for reform of Scotland's licensing laws including a relaxation of opening hours and stricter controls on happy hours and drinks promotions.
The Evening Economy and the Urban Renaissance
The ODPM: Planning, Housing, Local Government and the Regions Committee has called for local authorities to be given powers to ban happy hours to reduce binge drinking. The provides a range of recommendations on the management of night time environments.
Alcohol-related assault: findings from the British Crime Survey
Provides an overview of the extent of alcohol-related violence between 1995 and 1999, identifies factors associated with a heightened risk of being the victim of an alcohol-related assault perpetrated by a stranger or an acquaintance, and the nature of such incidents. Budd, 2003
