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An 'unlikely alliance'
— young offenders supporting elderly people in care settings | | Author(s) | Gillian Granville |
| Journal title | Education and Ageing, vol 16, no 1, 2001 |
| Pages | pp 9-26 |
| Keywords | Young people ; Prisoners ; Voluntary workers ; Older people ; Social interaction ; Integration ; Attitudes to the old of general public. |
| Annotation | Findings are reported from a research study carried out by the Beth Johnson Foundation, in which young offenders worked as volunteers in community day settings with frail older people, some of whom had dementia. The aim was to further our understanding of the dynamics that take place when old and young generations are brought together in structured programmes, and the potential these create for social change. The findings demonstrate that each generation brings its own strengths to the relationship, which improves the self-esteem and well-being of both groups, as well as significant gains for the community voluntary organisations involved. Three characteristics essential both to the scheme's success and in promoting social inclusion are identified: trusting partnerships, inclusive practice, and the presence of "champions". The full report, "A partnership of trust: young offenders supporting older people in care settings, an example of social inclusion through intergenerational practice", is published by the Foundation. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010702202 A |
| Classmark | SB: TGF: QV: B: TMA: TO: TOB |
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