Omagh Support & Self Help Group

The Omagh Support & Self Help Group’s overall aim is:

• to improve the wellbeing/quality of life for victims of terrorism,
• to support the re-integration into the community of victims of terrorism,
• to raise awareness of the effect of radicalisation and
• to prevent terrorism and radicalisation to raise awareness of the needs and experiences of victims and survivors.

The organisation regularly conducts educational seminars to students and peace researchers on the im-pacts of terrorism and affects on victims and survivors or radical activity worldwide. We contribute to policy and practices within the Northern Ireland Commission of Victims and survivors and we engage with the British and Irish government at the highest level on victims issues including policy and legislation. We have published a guide for victims and have been involved in many storytelling projects to raise awareness of the impacts of radicalisation. We held a victim’s conference in Omagh in 2012 titled ‘Lessons Learnt’. The conference brought together professionals in first line support services to share their experiences and pass on the lessons they have learnt. We have participated and collaborated in many local projects to highlight the impacts of terrorism over the years with a view of changing perspectives. We are in the process of developing an anti radical schools package to engage with young people and deter them from the destruction of violence.

Contact details:

Bridge Centre, 5A Holmview Avenue, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
BT79 0AQ Cat Wilkinson
United Kingdom

Tel: (+44) 28 82259877