'I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me'–the Perspective of Individuals with Mental Disorders on Police Interventions
| العنوان: | 'I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me'–the Perspective of Individuals with Mental Disorders on Police Interventions |
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| المؤلفون: | Astrid Jörns-Presentati, Linus Wittmann, Janusz Ogorka, Gunter Groen |
| المصدر: | Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology. 36:537-542 |
| بيانات النشر: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021. |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | medicine.medical_treatment, media_common.quotation_subject, 050901 criminology, 05 social sciences, Perspective (graphical), Applied psychology, Psychological intervention, Stigma (botany), Empathy, Mental health, 030227 psychiatry, Legal psychology, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, medicine, 0509 other social sciences, Basic needs, Psychology, Law, Applied Psychology, Crisis intervention, media_common |
| الوصف: | Encounters between individuals with a mental disorder and police forces can be harmful and dangerous for both parties involved. Previous research explored mostly police officers’ subjective experience of these encounters and focused on their recommendations. The present study takes the perspective of individuals with a mental disorder and investigates their subjective experience of dealing with the police. Thirteen semi-structural interviews were conducted with individuals with a history of mental health problems who have had encounters with the police and experienced contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions as consultants. Interviews revolved around the subjective experience of these police encounters. Questionnaires were used to inquire about context factors, individuals’ perceptions of police officers, and their sense of security during these encounters. Furthermore, individuals were asked to rate police officers’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of ill mental health and give recommendations in regard to adequate communication strategies, interventions, and police training. The results indicate that encounters were experienced predominantly as positive and non-threatening. Participants emphasized the importance of communication strategies with a focus on empathy and respect. Keeping personal space and satisfying basic needs was recommended. Contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions were regarded as an effective approach to reduce stigma. Empathy and respect are perceived as key strategies for police officers when dealing with individuals with a mental disorder. To promote these strategies, trialogical anti-stigmatization interventions and crisis intervention training, including communication skills and face-to-face contact, are promising approaches. |
| تدمد: | 1936-6469 0882-0783 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::e8f1f046ce51faba50044265c08dc09e https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-021-09449-8 |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi...........e8f1f046ce51faba50044265c08dc09e |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
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