Repressalier mot kritiker i offentliga organisationer

In the article the retaliation processes against the whistleblowers have been described. Some of them met only mild retaliation or none at all. The majority however, have encountered severe retaliation and different types of harassment in their organizations. Half of the interview group (15 persons) have left their positions either on sick leave or by changing jobs. The findings show a stigmatization and marginalization process with severe consequences for the individuals. But the citied organizations usually had to change their illegal or immoral practices and benefited in the long run from the whistleblowing events. These findings are alarming and further research is needed.