CRUISE
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The CRUISE resource which was launched
on March 5th 2003, is the culmination of 12 months of hard work
by a committed group of young women, who have struggled with there
own self harming behaviour and the self harming behaviour of their
peers. These young women continue to seek alternative ways of expressing
their feelings, supporting their peers and developing and sharing
their skills and experiences with others.
The CRUISE resource comprises of 12 post
cards and a 10 page booklet which is intended to raise awareness
about self harm and provide information that might assist the community
to more appropriately respond to young women who self harm. Most
of the artwork contained in the resource is the original work of
the young women. The text originally generated by the young women,
was refined and developed through a combination of consultation
and focus groups with the broader community.
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The CRUISE resource is suitable for workers, young women, their families,
friends and carers. The resource is free for young women or available
to organisations for $15 through BRISSC. Funds generated from the sale
of the resource will enable the young women to continue to develop further
resources, support for young women who are affected by self harm and training
for the broader community.
For specific information about the resource and any other enquiries
please contact BRISSC on (07) 3391 2573 during office
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Background
In 2001 BRISSC conducted a support group for young women who self
harm called SOS (Survivors Of Self-harm). One of the recommendations
to come out of that group was that there was a need to develop community
resources and future peer support programs for young women who self
harm and their families.
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At the beginning of 2002, BRISSC and the Women’s Community Aid
Association were successful in obtaining funds through a Brisbane City
Council Community Development Assistance Grant, to develop a peer support
program and resources for young women that self- harm, their families,
friends and the broader community.
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