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The Role of Stigma and Confidentiality in Police Officer Utilization of Stress Relief Programs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The authors explored the influence of confidentiality and stigma (e.g., coworker, supervisor) on law enforcement officers' likelihood of using department stress relief programs (SRPs) in a large agency in California and which specific SRP they would utilize. Police officers are less likely to use SRPs if they think their colleagues will judge them for it. However, perceived stigma from supervisors appears to have minimal influence. Officers are more likely to use the programs if they believe they are confidential and if they have used them before. Finally, when choosing which SRP to use, the only thing influencing their decision is whether they have utilized an SRP.

Source: Applied police briefings :

DOI: 10.22215/apb.v1i1.5183

Authors: Sherah Basham, Michale Whittington

Institutions: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Columbia Southern University

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409010324

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