Advances in Gender Equity in British Policing

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Laverick, W. and Cunningham, E. 2023. Advances in Gender Equity in British Policing. in: Prenzler, T. (ed.) Gender Inclusive Policing: Challenges and Achievements Routledge. pp. 23-35
AuthorsLaverick, W. and Cunningham, E.
EditorsPrenzler, T.
Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the contemporary police workforce in Britain. It details recent advances and areas of good practice which have been identified to strengthen inclusion and to increase female recruitment and representation. The chapter also highlights contemporary developments and continuing challenges which the service is currently striving to address to fully achieve the goal of gender equality in British policing.

Book titleGender Inclusive Policing: Challenges and Achievements
Page range23-35
Year2023
PublisherRoutledge
Publication dates
Print23 Jun 2023
Online23 Jun 2023
Publication process dates
Deposited05 May 2023
Edition1st
ISBN9781032254548
9781003283263
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003283263-3
Web address (URL)https://www.routledge.com/9781032254548
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