Women from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups and Self-Injury

This booklet is of primary interest to women from black and minority ethnic groups who self-injure, but is also of interest to those working with or supporting women from black and minority ethnic groups.
Available in Bengali, Chinese, English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Price £2
ISBN 978-0-9548939-0-3

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