Academic Studies

Below are links to academic studies that were submitted to Ross’s sentencing judge as exhibits in support of the argument that Silk Road accomplished harm and violence reduction in the drug trade.

“The site’s harm reduction ethos appeared centered on informed consumerism and responsible vending by availability of high quality products with low risk for contamination, vendor tested products, trip reporting, and feedback on the vending infrastructure.”
 
– Van Hout & Bingham, “Responsible Vendors, Intelligent Consumers: Silk Road, the Online Revolution in Drug Trading,” International Journal of Drug Policy

Read also: What was Silk Road.