Self-Harm: Recovery, Advice and Support
In January 2009 a new section of TheSite.org was launched, dedicated to providing those affected by self-harm with quality, up-to-date and engaging information, advice and support.
The section – "Self-harm: Recovery, Advice and Support" - was developed through a partnership between 42nd Street, Depaul UK and YouthNet, with funding from the Camelot Foundation and supported by the National Children's Bureau (NCB).
As part of the project, the partners conducted a programme of research with young people aged between 16 and 24, and professionals working in the field of self-harm.
The report provides details of the exploratory qualitative research undertaken, which aimed to inform the development and promotion of the self-harm section of the website, as well as provide evidence of the need for the service amongst young people affected by self-harm. The report also focuses on project evaluation, providing statistics on service use as well as findings of both an online feedback survey and an online focus group discussion. The results will be of value to individuals and organisations interested in how to support young people affected by self-harm.
Download the report: 'Self-harm: Exploratory and evaluative research'