A study on the knowledge and skills of police officers in handling mentally ill persons in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

The dissertation argues that police officers are not trained in handling mentally ill persons. Purpose The study explored police officers‟ knowledge of mental illness and skills necessary for handling mentally ill people. Research methods The descriptive quantitative investigation has been used as a...

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Main Author: Kolwapi, Xola Xolani
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Fort Hare 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10353/406