‘Getting a battering’

Elliott-Davies, M; Donnelly, J; Boag-Munroe, Fran; Mechelen, D Van

doi:10.1177/0032258x16642234

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“…In contrast, the National Office for Office for National Statistics (2018) shows a rise in crime. In 2015, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) conducted a focus group which provided evidence that suggested these staff reductions may be negatively impacting officers’ individual wellbeing (Elliott-Davies et al, 2016). From this, the PFEW carried out a demand, capacity and welfare survey in 2016, on each individual force across the country to assess the impact of job demands and capacity to meet these, as well as welfare (Elliott-Davies and Houdmont, 2016).…”

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The prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and their relationship to length of service in the UK police force

Gullon-Scott

Longstaff

2022

The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles

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Policing is considered a highly stressful role, and police officers are at risk of mental health issues during their service. This is an area which has gained increasing attention in recent years, but further research, using validated measures, is needed to help identify other factors that are important and ensure further development as well as evidence-based, bespoke intervention. The current study sought to explore the general prevalence of stress, depression and anxiety in a UK sample of police officers, to examine whether length of service moderates the effects of stress, depression and anxiety, and whether certain personality traits protect against these. A self-report questionnaire was completed by 177 serving UK police officers from 10 different regions. Results revealed clinical levels of anxiety and depression, and comorbid presentations of major depression and anxiety, at rates significantly higher than reported in the general population. Results indicated officers are most at risk of experiencing stress during the first 15 years of their service, and that officers’ stress was organisational rather than trauma related. Additionally, officers higher in traits of extraversion and lower in neuroticism reported lower anxiety. The results of these findings are discussed, and suggestions have been made based on the current findings.

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The prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and their relationship to length of service in the UK police force

Gullon-Scott

Longstaff

2022

The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles

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“…, 2019), such as job demands (Domínguez Ruiz et al ., 2022), work environment (Arble et al. , 2019) and organizational problems (Elliott-Davies et al. , 2016).…”

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“…Furthermore, the findings of the present study may be enlightening for research on the mental health of police officers. Although extant studies have explored factors influencing police officers' mental health, most of them focused on risk factors in police work (Bikos, 2021;Mona et al, 2019), such as job demands (Dom ınguez Ruiz et al, 2022), work environment (Arble et al, 2019) and organizational problems (Elliott-Davies et al, 2016). Accordingly, interventions are related to the characteristics of police work, including balancing job demands and resources (Frank et al, 2017), training in stress management (Anderson et al, 2002) and critical incident simulation (Arble et al, 2019).…”

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The relationship between spirituality and mental health among police trainees

Chen

et al. 2023

PIJPSM

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PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between spirituality, including religious spirituality (i.e. supernatural beliefs) and secular spirituality (i.e. social beliefs), and mental health among police trainees.Design/methodology/approachParticipants in this study were police trainees of a police academy. An online survey was conducted to measure spirituality and mental health among these police trainees. The association between spirituality and mental health was analyzed using hierarchical linear regression and hierarchical logistic regression with demographic variables (i.e. gender and age) controlled for.FindingsThe results revealed that the police trainees with stronger secular spirituality tended to have better general mental health. Higher levels of secular spirituality were significantly associated with lower levels of mental illness risk and suicidal ideation. By contrast, religious spirituality was not significantly related to police trainees' mental health.Originality/valueThe present study is the first to empirically investigate the relationship between spirituality and mental health among police trainees. The findings may be enlightening for future research on the mental health of police officers and trainees, and provide novel perspectives and pragmatic implications for the development of spirituality-based prevention strategies and intervention programs for enhancing the mental health and well-being of the police.

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“…Consequently, Greater Manchester police had to cut 2,700 jobs between 2011-2015 amid of Rotherham and Rochdale sexual exploitation cases involving 1,400 victims (Jay, 2014;Pitts, 2015). In order to police MSOs adequately, resources at a governmental level must be increased, severity Matrix scales need updating, and proportional penalties must be established (Elliott-Davies et al, 2016).…”

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Child’s Play or Sexual Abuse? Reviewing the Efficacy of the Justice Framework in Dealing with Child on Child Sexual Abuse in the United Kingdom

Craig

2020

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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This literature review appraises how the justice system of the United Kingdom deals with child on child sexual abuse allegations. It is crucial to consider the impact of minor sexual abuse within the community. Sensationalized reporting of sex crimes demonizes offenders and unintentionally hides some perpetrators by not representing children can cause harm. Cases where children demonstrate sexual agency are confusing and uncomfortable to appropriate blame. A freedom of information request to the Metropolitan Police uncovered 5,500 minor sex abuse allegations in England and Wales between 2011 and 2014, including, 4,000 physical assaults and 600 rape allegations. Officials caution these figures only represent a small proportion of known sexual abuse cases but the full extent of the problem is yet to be seen. Children are being exposed to explicit imagery far beyond their developmental age causing a blurring of the lines between normal sexual curiosity, harmful behavior, sexual deviance, and abuse. Evidence suggests societal failings and technological advances have created vulnerabilities from which new and dangerous sexual norms have evolved. Therefore, this paper reviews the justice, welfare, and restorative justice frameworks to explore the efficacy of the justice system in dealing with child on child sexual abuse in the UK.

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‘Getting a battering’

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

The prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and their relationship to length of service in the UK police force

The prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and their relationship to length of service in the UK police force

The relationship between spirituality and mental health among police trainees

Child’s Play or Sexual Abuse? Reviewing the Efficacy of the Justice Framework in Dealing with Child on Child Sexual Abuse in the United Kingdom

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