Setting up an Email Peer Support Scheme

Hutson, Nicky; Cowie, Helen

doi:10.1111/j.1468-0122.2007.00420.x

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“…Although a range of peer support approaches were considered in this study, this did not include very recently adopted methods of providing peer support via technological media such as the internet and email (Cartwright, 2005;Hutson & Cowie, 2007). Finally, the definitions used for the different peer support approaches were based on reduced forms of descriptions previously identified (Cartwright, 2007;Cowie & Wallace, 2000).…”

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Investigating the extent and use of peer support initiatives in English schools

Houlston

Smith

Jessel

2009

Educational Psychology

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This survey aims to give a broad overview of the way peer support is currently used in English primary and secondary schools, and to highlight common patterns. Regional strata samples of schools were selected from an online database. Questionnaire data were obtained from 240 schools (130 primary and 110 secondary), of which 186 had peer support schemes. An adjusted estimation (which makes some correction for non-response error) suggests that 62% of schools are using a structured peer support scheme. The survey results also give an indication of some common patterns and commonalities in the characteristics of existing schemes, as well as some differences between primary and secondary schools. The implementation of peer support is often multi-dimensional, particularly in secondary schools after a scheme had been running for some time. The findings are discussed in relation to previous research and in terms of the nature of school-based peer support programmes.

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Investigating the extent and use of peer support initiatives in English schools

Houlston

Smith

Jessel

2009

Educational Psychology

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“…El fenómeno de ofrecer ayuda altruistamente ha recibido recientemente una atención especial en el contexto escolar con el propósito de reducir las situaciones de violencia y mejorar el clima de centro (Hutson y Cowie, 2007). Dentro de esta filosofía de intervención entrarían todos aquellos programas en los que los estudiantes son entrenados para hacer de mentores, tutores, consejeros, mediadores, o incluso en ocasiones simplemente para ofrecer su amistad a otros compañeros/as.…”

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“…Dentro de esta filosofía de intervención entrarían todos aquellos programas en los que los estudiantes son entrenados para hacer de mentores, tutores, consejeros, mediadores, o incluso en ocasiones simplemente para ofrecer su amistad a otros compañeros/as. También existen experiencias en las que este ti-po de apoyo entre iguales se ha puesto en marcha a través de plataformas virtuales (Hutson y Cowie, 2007).…”

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Orígenes de los Programas de Mediación Escolar: Distintos Enfoques que influyen en esta Práctica Restaurativa

2013

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Resumen: El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar los orígenes de la mediación escolar y de las disciplinas de las que se nutre. El tener una mejor compresión de los diferentes enfoques relacionados con la mediación, así como la terminología a ella asociada (justicia restaurativa, grupos cooperativos, alumnos ayudantes, etc.), permitirá tener una visión más amplia de sus posibilidades. Para ello se ha llevado a cabo una revisión desde las primeras aportaciones de los grupos indígenas, que aplicaban este tipo de conciliación en el seno de la comunidad, hasta la incorporación de esta forma de resolver conflictos al contexto judicial, a través de la justicia restaurativa. Junto con esta disciplina, la más ampliamente estudiada, hay otras áreas que han influido en el desarrollo de los programas de mediación en el contexto escolar, como son los programas de aprendizaje cooperativo o los programas de apoyo entre iguales. Finalmente se plantearán una serie de conclusiones insistiendo en cuáles son las aportaciones de cada uno de estos enfoques, lo cual ayudará a una mejor aplicación de esta intervención. Palabras clave: Ayuda entre iguales; aprendizaje cooperativo; diálogos restaurativos; grupos restaurativos; justicia restaurativa; prácticas restaurativas; mediación; mediación entre iguales. Title:Origins of the School Mediation Programs: Different approaches that influence this restorative practice. Abstract: The objective of the present article is to analyze the origins of school mediation and the disciplines that support it. A better knowledge of these different approaches and the terminology related (restorative justice, cooperative groups, supporting students, etc.) allows a broader understanding of its possibilities. To achieve this objective, a literature review was conducted: of aboriginal groups who use a concept of conciliation within their community, the incorporation into the judicial system, in addition to other areas that have influenced the development of mediation programs in educational settings, such as cooperative learning and peer support programs. Finally conclusions are presented, analyzing the contributions of each approach, which will result in better implementation of this intervention approach.

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“…[94][95][96][97] The Randomised Intervention trial of PuPil-Led sex Education in schools (RIPPLE) project, which employed peer educators to provide sex education within schools, appeared to be effective in reducing self-reported pregnancies by the age of 18 years. 95 An informal, peer-led approach to adolescent smoking prevention has also been shown to be effective.…”

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Developing and piloting a peer mentoring intervention to reduce teenage pregnancy in looked-after children and care leavers: an exploratory randomised controlled trial

Mezey

Meyer

Robinson

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Health Technol Assess

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BackgroundLooked-after children (LAC) are at greater risk of teenage pregnancy than non-LAC, which is associated with adverse health and social consequences. Existing interventions have failed to reduce rates of teenage pregnancy in LAC. Peer mentoring is proposed as a means of addressing many of the factors associated with the increased risk of teenage pregnancy in this group.ObjectiveTo develop a peer mentoring intervention to reduce teenage pregnancy in LAC.DesignPhase I and II randomised controlled trial of a peer mentoring intervention for LAC; scoping exercise and literature search; national surveys of social care professionals and LAC; and focus groups and interviews with social care professionals, mentors and mentees.SettingThree local authorities (LAs) in England.ParticipantsLAC aged 14–18 years (mentees/care as usual) and 19–25 years (mentors).InterventionRecruitment and training of mentors; randomisation and matching of mentors to mentees; and 1-year individual peer mentoring.Main outcome measuresPrimary outcome: pregnancy in LAC aged 14–18 years. Secondary outcomes: sexual attitudes, behaviour and knowledge; psychological health; help-seeking behaviour; locus of control; and attachment style. A health economic evaluation was also carried out.ResultsIn total, 54% of target recruitment was reached for the exploratory trial and 13 out of 20 mentors (65%) and 19 out of 30 LAC aged 14–18 years (63%) (recruited during Phases I and II) were retained in the research. The training programme was acceptable and could be manualised and replicated. Recruitment and retention difficulties were attributed to systemic problems and LA lack of research infrastructure and lack of additional funding to support and sustain such an intervention. Mentees appeared to value the intervention but had difficulty in meeting weekly as required. Only one in four of the relationships continued for the full year. A future Phase III trial would require the intervention to be modified to include provision of group and individual peer mentoring; internal management of the project, with support from an external agency such as a charity or the voluntary sector; funds to cover LA research costs, including the appointment of a dedicated project co-ordinator; a reduction in the lower age for mentee recruitment and an increase in the mentor recruitment age to 21 years; and the introduction of a more formal recruitment and support structure for mentors.ConclusionsGiven the problems identified and described in mounting this intervention, a new development phase followed by a small-scale exploratory trial incorporating these changes would be necessary before proceeding to a Phase III trial.FundingThis project was funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full inHealth Technology Assessment; Vol. 19, No. 85. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.

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Setting up an Email Peer Support Scheme

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

Investigating the extent and use of peer support initiatives in English schools

Investigating the extent and use of peer support initiatives in English schools

Orígenes de los Programas de Mediación Escolar: Distintos Enfoques que influyen en esta Práctica Restaurativa

Developing and piloting a peer mentoring intervention to reduce teenage pregnancy in looked-after children and care leavers: an exploratory randomised controlled trial

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