Under the blue shadow : clinical and behavioral perspectives on police suicide /

Police work involves the difficult task of preventing community dysfunction and preserving law and order within the community. Officers who deal with human misery on a daily basis work under a hidden danger not visible on the street: that of psychological harm. UNDER THE BLUE SHADOW was written to p...

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Online Access:Electronic book from EBSCO
Main Author: Violanti, John M.
Other Authors: Samuels, Stephanie.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, ©2007.
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Summary:Police work involves the difficult task of preventing community dysfunction and preserving law and order within the community. Officers who deal with human misery on a daily basis work under a hidden danger not visible on the street: that of psychological harm. UNDER THE BLUE SHADOW was written to provide clinical cases and research in one volume in order to help provide a well-rounded view of police officers who work under these conditions. It will be a valuable resource for helping officers to survive this psychologically dangerous occupation. The authors of this book have both had experienc.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 180 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780398085421
0398085420
Access:Access limited to authorized users.