The perceptions of correctional officers toward mentally disordered offenders

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This research was partially supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Fellowship awarded to P. Randall Kropp.

We would like to acknowledge the support received from John Surridge, Terry Egan, Don Wilson, and the correctional officers of the Vancouver Pretrial Services Center. Also, the assistance of Dr. William Krane of the Psychology Department, S. F. U., with the data analysis is greatly appreciated.

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