Articles by Dr. John Violanti
Dr. John Violanti is a respected faculty member of the Law Enforcement Wellness Association. Dr. Violanti conducts clinical research on a host of law enforcement health and wellness issues for The University of Buffalo Department of Social and Preventative Medicine. In addition to his research, Dr. Violanti has written and edited several books relating to law enforcement stress and trauma including Police Suicide; Epidemic in Blue, Police Trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Intervention. In addition to his work with The University of Buffalo, John is an Associate Professor within the Department of Criminal Justice at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

Dr. John Violanti has "been there and done that." He retired after 22 years of dedicated service as a New York State Trooper. His knowledge of the law enforcement culture and the stress and trauma experienced by law enforcement officers make his books and articles must reading for those within the law enforcement profession. Please visit the faculty portion of our site for additional information on Dr. Violanti.

Peer Support in Law Enforcement; A Helping Hand
by Lt. Dell P. Hackett

Peer support within law enforcement agencies is hardly a new concept. Law enforcement officers have always confided in their peers when the going gets
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QPR: CPR for Police Suicide Prevention
by Paul Quinnett, PhD

A five-year veteran uniformed police officer, in acute distress about his wife divorcing him, hints to his shift supervisor that he changed his mind about a new duty
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Dying from the Job: The Mortality Risk for Police Officers
by John M. Violanti, PhD

There are an estimated 623,000 sworn police officers employed in the United States, yet few studies of long term health risks have been conducted...
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Police Suicide: Can it be prevented?
by John M. Violanti, Ph.D.

Police officers all over the world are exposed to the potential for violence every work day, yet an even more dangerous enemy lurks inside their own ranks...
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Police Psychological Trauma
by John M. Violanti, PhD

Police officers are under enormous stress on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time that far surpasses combat veterans…
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When the Party's Over
by Paul Quinnett, PhD

After the smoke clears, the sirens stop, and the crime scene is left to the second unit, what's next?Ê Shaky legs? Instant replays...
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