Fear of infectious diseases and perceived contagion risk count as an occupational health and safety hazard: Accounts from correctional officer recruits in Canada

Prisons are poorly ventilated confined spaces with limited physical distancing opportunities, making an environment conducive to the spread of infectious diseases. Based on empirical research with correctional officer recruits in Canada, we analyze the reasons and sources of fear, and the measures t...

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Authors: Cassiano, Marcella Siqueira (Author) ; Ozturk, Fatih (Author) ; Ricciardelli, Rose 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Journal of criminology
Year: 2022, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-64
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Correctional Officers
Health
infectious diseases
Prison
Safety
Vulnerability