Prevalence of Stalking Among Justice Professionals in Portugal

Despite the growing interest from researchers? in recent years, stalking is a phenomenon of difficult operationalization within the scientific community. Examining the phenomenon in criminal justice professionals has become relevant since the work context is considered a fertile environment for the...

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Autor principal: Matos, Marlene (Autor)
Otros Autores: Alheiro, Andreia ; Gonçalves, Mariana ; Cunha, Ana ; Martinho, Gabriela
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2022
En: Journal of interpersonal violence
Año: 2022, Volumen: 37, Número: 11/12, Páginas: NP9548-NP9574
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