FUNDING VIOLENCE: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTI-NARCOTIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS ON HOMICIDES

Abstract

The growing pattern of violence and increasing number of transnational criminal organizations has not been satisfactorily addressed by policy research. Current qualitative and historical analysis suggests a strong, positive relationship between funding for anti-narcotic and law enforcement (ANLE) programs and violence, but there is little quantitative analysis on the topic. This paper uses Bivariate analysis to provide statistical evidence on the impact of these ANLE programs. Although this study failed to demonstrate a relationship between funding for these programs and homicides, this quantitative research contradicts previous studies that suggest there is a significant relationship between the two. Policy researchers should continue to use alternative and additional sources of quantitative analysis to further investigate the relationship between the ANLE programs and homicides.