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Research Article

Criminal Justice Staff’s Professional Quality of Life and Interactions with Justice-Involved Individuals: The Moderating Role of Stigma

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Received 03 Aug 2023, Accepted 20 Jun 2024, Published online: 28 Jun 2024

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