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New SPACE Policy and Practice Briefing published

New SPACE Policy and Practice Briefing published

SPACE is pleased to announce the publication of a new Policy and Practice Briefing:

Burnout, post-traumatic growth, and organisational support in police officers working in specialist units

Written by Dr Alexandra Tsirimokou, University of Birmingham, and
Dr Juliane A. Kloess, University of Glasgow, the briefing explores the experiences of police officers working in specialist roles and considers the psychological impact of their work, coping strategies, organisational support and post-traumatic growth.

The briefing also sets out recommendations for recruitment and selection, training, peer support and reflective spaces, and psychologically safe and compassionate workplace cultures.

Read the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/4g5YycK

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