Law Enforcement Officers: The Consequences of Exposure to Violence
- 1 March 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Counseling & Development
- Vol. 65 (7) , 381-384
- https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.1987.tb00736.x
Abstract
Law enforcement officers are exposed to victims of violence, are themselves victims of violence, and, at times, use violence against offenders. The authors discuss methods that officers have developed for handling violent situations and explore some of the effects this exposure to violence has on both their mental and physical health. Suggestions are developed for counselors working with law enforcement personnel and others who need to cope with the direct and indirect effects of violence.Keywords
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