Purpose This study examined the experiences of LGBTQ victim-survivors who sought out
support from domestic violence services in Australia. While the literature on intimate partner …

Across the globe, there is little research that examines the impact of diversity on police
practice, particularly whether it increases or decreases the competency of the police …

In the 21st century, policing of all citizens requires officers to have an increased awareness
of minority communities. Yet in the wake of public complaints and mass demonstrations …

This paper reports on a survey exploring whether police prosecutors in the Queensland
Police Service can recognise and respond appropriately to intimate partner violence (IPV) in …

Internal workplace practices and policies in policing are based on a notion of fairness and
equal opportunity. Yet police organizations are frequently criticized for discriminatory …

Across the globe, policing persons with mental illness (PWMI) in crisis involves significant
police work. Police must respond effectively to individuals whose behaviour and language …

Young First Nations Australians typically distrust and are reluctant to cooperate with the
police. This article discusses data from a pilot intervention programme regarding First …

There is little research examining (collectively) recruitment, deployment, promotion, and
attrition of female constables in policing, and how these issues affect organizational staffing …

This study investigates the pivotal role of police leadership in mitigating cultural diversity
gaps within the Luhonono Police Station, utilizing an exploratory qualitative approach. The …

The thesis is a qualitative study of police policy, training, and perceptions of police practice
regarding the provision of 'fair and just'police responses to persons with mental illness …