TabbedOverviewSocial Conflict Analysis Database (SCAD) is a resource representing protests, riots, strikes, inter-communal conflict, government violence against civilians, and other forms of social conflict not systematically tracked in other conflict datasets. SCAD currently includes information on social conflicts from 1990-2016, covering all of Africa and now also Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Provider: Strauss Center, University of Texas at AustinPosted: Sep 4, 2018 11:30amUpdated: Jun 13, 2019 11:53amSourceCRL reviews are based on independent research. Information is researched by CRL staff and other specialists at CRL libraries. See CRL Review for additional source notes. DetailsCollection ContentSubject Areas: Social SciencesResource Types: DatasetOpen Access - Denotes data sourced directly from publisherTerms and Provider DetailsProvider: Strauss Center, University of Texas at Austin CRL ReviewCollection Content: The Social Conflict Analysis Database (SCAD) is an open access database of information on social conflicts from 1990-2016, covering all of Africa and now also Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Users must register witht the service in order to download the datasets. Researchers witht the Climate Change and African Political Stability (SCCAPS) groups at the University of North Texas and the University of Denver developed the Social Conflict Analysis Database (SCAD). SCAD tracks the following information about each conflict event: Start and end dates Event type Escalation Actors and targets Number of participants Number of deaths Repression Location Issues Brief description Notes SCAD is mainly a resource for information on social conflict and excludes armed conflict such as organized rebellions, civil wars, and international war (e.g. the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo). There are other superb datasets that provide detailed information about these types of violence. SourcesSources for this review include information publicly posted or obtained directly from the publisher; data collected by CRL staff and specialists at CRL libraries; and examination of the digital collection when possible. Other sources are noted where cited. CRL continues to gather additional information on this resource and to solicit critical assessment. CRL Offers & Status StatusCurrentDescription CRL FlaggednoPotential interest to CRL community Offer PendingnoCurrently a candidate for CRL offer Active OffernoCurrently offered for purchase or new subscription Trial AccessnoAvailable for trial Renewal OffernoCurrently offered for renewal Expired OffernoPast offers Inactive / DeclinednoNo longer under consideration by CRL Reviewed by CRLyesEvaluation available by CRL and community Special AccessnoMember-only access available for a limited time Community RatingsPlatform and user interface: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Content scope and completeness: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Cost and price-structure: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Print