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From active police duty to civilian life: the role of peer support
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-21, 14:20 authored by Venville, A, Krystyna KosteckiKrystyna Kostecki, McGowan, D, Lynch, RThis qualitative study explores the contribution of peer support to the mental health and wellbeing of police veterans. Thematic analysis of interview data with veterans (n = 7), partners (n = 1) and veteran peer support officers (n = 10) captures the participant experience. Two key themes were integral to the contribution peer support makes to veteran wellbeing. First, the centrality of police identity and the importance of belonging to a supportive police community. Second, the need for hope and possibilities in transitioning from policing to civilian life. Social work services and trained peers provide veterans with a road map for re-building a life and identity away from the force.
History
Publication title
The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and PrinciplesPagination
1-13ISSN
0032-258XDepartment/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Sage Publications LtdPlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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