The efficacy of a volunteer mentoring scheme in supporting young people at risk

Rose, R. and Jones, K. (2007) The efficacy of a volunteer mentoring scheme in supporting young people at risk. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. 12(1), pp. 3-14. 1363-2752.

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Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	In recent years, the development of mentoring schemes designed to support young people deemed as being at risk, both socially and in respect of educational underachievement has become a common strategy deployed by Local Authorities. The majority of these schemes have been school based or managed within the formal systems of other agencies such as social services. This paper describes how a mentoring scheme, which drew upon the services of volunteers, (the majority of whom had no professional experience of working with young people), was established and managed for the benefit of young people identified as having social, emotional or behavioural problems. The mentoring scheme was subjected to an independent evaluation as described within this paper. The findings of the research are used to discuss the efficacy of the scheme and to consider the development of the mentor and mentee relationship as observed within the specific context of this project
Additional Information:	RAE2008 UoA45
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mentoring; Volunteers; Disaffection; Families
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4801 Emotional and behavioral disorders H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1421 Young adults. Youth. Teenagers
Creators:	Rose, Richard and Jones, Kyffin
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date:	March 2007
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 3-14
Journal or Publication Title:	Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Volume:	12
Number:	1
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1080/13632750601135873
ISSN:	1363-2752
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/534

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