Correctional officer attitudes toward inmates with mental disorders

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 37-54

  Callahan, Lisa ^a  

^a Russell Sage College   (United States)

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EID: 34250213111     PISSN: 14999013     EISSN: 19329903     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14999013.2004.10471195     Document Type: Article

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