The sharks and the fishermen: An exploratory content analysis of police officers who abused their positions for a sexual purpose

Abuse of position for a sexual purpose (APSP) in police officers is a serious form of corruption that often re-victimises highly vulnerable people such as victims of domestic abuse and rape. It is thought to be underreported by victims because they fear disbelief and negative repercussions. As a con...

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Main Author: Sweeting, Fay (Author)
Contributors: Cole, Terri
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: International journal of police science & management
Year: 2023, Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Pages: 368-378
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Keywords:
Police
Sexual Misconduct
Vulnerability
abuse of position

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