Year: 2009 Source: Dublin, Ireland: Life Force/Blue Drum, (May 2009). 32p. SIEC No: 20110023

The report presents the evaluation findings of the Life Force Project. The aim of the project was to explore the issues for community groups in addressing suicide, parasuicide, & suicidal behaviour among their clients & the wider community. A drama approach was rooted in community development principles & designed to develop life enhancing skills. The project did achieve its aims & objectives in that it did work with community groups in areas of high deprivation, the number of participants in the project exceeded the number originally envisaged, & the tnumber of performances & level of attendance far exceeded expectations. JA

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