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Towards an Understanding of Mentoring, Social Mentoring and Befriending
Year of publication: 2007Journal Title: Briefing Paper 11
Author: Social Mentoring Research Group
Publisher: University of Brighton / Equal Brighton and Hove
Summary: Equal Brighton and Hove is a city-wide initiative that supports adults into training and employment by providing Equal funding to over 35 projects delivered by a partnership of more than 50 organisations. This research into social mentoring arose from the results of a pilot in 2003 to investigate the gaps and opportunities for mentoring services for people with Asperger’s Syndrome in the area. The briefing suggests a definition of social mentoring and recommendations for providers.
