General strain theory, exposure to violence, and suicide ideation among police officers: A gendered approach

Stephen A. Bishopp and Denise Paquette Boots

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2014, vol. 42, issue 6, 538-548

Abstract: A wide body of research has demonstrated that police officers are profoundly affected by their exposure to violence and the traumatic events viewed commonly as part of their job duties. Faced with stress, officers learn to adapt by incorporating coping techniques.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2014.09.007

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