An Exploration of Stigma in the Lives of Sex Offenders and Heroin Abusers

Research was conducted on variations and commonalities of sexual offenders and heroin abusers and how they manage stigma in their everyday lives. Interviews with 13 sex offenders (SOs) and 44 heroin abusers (HAs) were conducted in New York City. Results suggest that both SOs and HAs disclose or conc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Deviant behavior 2015-02, Vol.36 (2), p.130-145
Hauptverfasser:	Furst, R. Terry, Evans, Douglas N.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Addictive behaviors Child Sexual Abuse Drug abuse Health Problems Heroin Hierarchy New York City, New York Sex Offenders Stigma
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