Peers as Law Enforcement Support (PALS): An early prevention program

This article describes the Peers as Law Enforcement Support (PALS) program developed in a collaboration between a local police agency and University psychology department. Results of a pilot study evaluating participants' perspectives on course content and quality of instruction are presented. Finally, the need for a broad spectrum approach to prevention and intervention of mental health issues in officers is underscored.

Source: Aggression and Violent Behavior - June 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research