The Needs of Victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland

Summary The civil and political conflict in Northern Ireland over a 30-year period, known as the Troubles, has resulted in over 3600 deaths and some 40,000 injured. The present study investigates the needs of people affected by the Troubles and what contribution social work is making to help meet those needs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key representatives of 45 groups providing services to victims of the Troubles. Proposals are made for the development of specialist social work services fro individuals suffering conflict-related trauma. (Abstract shortened from its original). [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Ltd., copyright 2007.]