Vulnerable children deliberately self-harming to stay in care, research finds

The Guardian 27 Aug United Kingdom

Report shines light on ‘catastrophic situation’ where young people make themselves more ill to avoid losing support Some of the most vulnerable children and young people in care are deliberately self-harming to avoid being abandoned when they get better or turn 18 and face a “cliff edge” of no further support, according to research. Abi Booth, a psychotherapist who works with children and young pe

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