International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice Vol. 1(1), pp. 21 - 25
DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010104
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Reclaiming the Girl Child from Self-Harm

Irene N. Mogbo^*, Felicia N. Modo, Christopher S. Uwah
Faculty of Education, University of Uyo, Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

There has been a marked increase in self-harm practices among youths, especially young girls. In the school system, scores of antisocial behaviours and academic maladjustment have been already observed. If left unchecked, deliberate self-harm may engender hideous problems in homes, schools and ultimately, the society. This paper examines the concept, forms, incidence and consequences of deliberate self-harm among young girls. The paper draws up viable measures that social workers may exploit in order to assist youths avoid deliberate self-harm practices by interfacing with families, schools and other social institutions.

KEYWORDS
Deliberate self-harm, Girl-Child, Counseling, Social Work

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Irene N. Mogbo , Felicia N. Modo , Christopher S. Uwah , "Reclaiming the Girl Child from Self-Harm," International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 21 - 25, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010104.

(b). APA Format:
Irene N. Mogbo , Felicia N. Modo , Christopher S. Uwah (2013). Reclaiming the Girl Child from Self-Harm. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 1(1), 21 - 25. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010104.