Implementation issues associated with collaborations between police officers and social service workers: a systematic review

Collaborations between police officers and social service workers have received renewed attention recently. Many documented experiences indicate that collaboration can be challenging to implement and sustain successfully. This study reports on a systematic review of the literature detailing police o...

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VerfasserInnen: Linhorst, Donald M. 1956- (Verfasst von) ; Schafer, Joseph A. 1973- (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2026
In: Journal of crime and justice
Jahr: 2026, Band: 49, Heft: 1, Seiten: 28-51
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Systematic Review
barriers and challenges
Organizational Change
Implementation
Police social service collaboration
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Zusammenfassung:Collaborations between police officers and social service workers have received renewed attention recently. Many documented experiences indicate that collaboration can be challenging to implement and sustain successfully. This study reports on a systematic review of the literature detailing police officer and social service worker collaborations, focusing on implementation issues associated with these collaborations. The findings demonstrate how partners should approach collaboration to maximize the likelihood of successful program outcomes.
ISSN:2158-9119
DOI:10.1080/0735648X.2024.2448799