Lessons in coping and resilience

Abstract

Two years ago Revolving Doors carried out research to ask young people with mental health problems who had been in contact with the criminal justice system what would have helped them. They said they were looking for a person outside mainstream services to offer befriending and emotional support. And they wanted help with applying for benefits and finding somewhere to live. Above all the young people wanted a person who could listen to their problems and offer long-term, consistent, practical support.