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Police peer support programs: current knowledge and practice.

Peggy Grauwiler1, Briana Barocas, Linda G Mills

  • 1Center on Violence and Recovery, New York University, NY 10012, USA. peggy.grauwiler@nyu.edu

International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
|June 13, 2008
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This review explores peer support programs for police officers, highlighting a need for research incorporating officer perspectives and evaluating program effectiveness, especially when using trained peers with mental health professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Police officers face unique stressors impacting mental health.
  • Peer support programs are increasingly implemented in law enforcement.
  • Existing literature lacks comprehensive evaluation of these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review empirical research on peer assistance and support for police officers.
  • To identify gaps in current research regarding program effectiveness and officer perspectives.
  • To inform future research and development of effective peer support interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a literature search for studies on police peer support and assistance programs.
  • Examined studies based on data collection, findings, limitations, and implications.
  • Included articles on peer support following the September 11, 2001, WTC rescue and recovery efforts.

Main Results:

  • Current research often overlooks the perspectives of officers receiving peer services.
  • There is a need for more information on the effectiveness of peer assistance programs and crisis intervention models.
  • Effectiveness of programs combining trained peers and mental health practitioners requires specific examination.

Conclusions:

  • Future research must incorporate the views of officers receiving peer support.
  • Further investigation is needed into the efficacy of various peer support models.
  • Developing evidence-based, collaborative peer and professional mental health interventions is crucial for police well-being.