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Providing Faith and Culturally Sensitive Support Services to Young British Muslims
Year of publication: 2007Author: Malik, Rabia; Shaikh, Aaliyah; Suleyman, Mustafa
Publisher: National Youth Agency / Muslim Youth Helpline
Summary: Report of a research project that highlights the sociological and psychological issues facing young British Muslims and their impact on the mental health of this sector of society. Also aims to develop an understanding of young Muslim clients and volunteers experiences of the Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) model of faith sensitive service delivery and identify features of good practice. The MYH offers mentoring and befriending as part of its services. It was set up by a group of young Muslims who were concerned at the lack of appropriate support mechanisms available for themselves and their peers within their own communities or from mainstream service providers.
Link to document: www.ealingcvs.org.uk/documents/575.pdf
