An Exploratory Study of Befriending Programs with Refugees
The Perspective of Volunteer Organizations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5897563 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Behnam Behnia (Carleton College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1-19 |
| Publication date | 2007-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1556-2948 • E-ISSN: 1556-2956 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1300/j500v05n03_01 |
| OpenAlex | W1515444475 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 25 |
| References cited | 9 |
The losses associated with exile often leave refugees with limited resources to face the challenge of adjusting to a new society. To enhance the successful integration of refugees, it is important to assist them in their efforts in rebuilding and extending their support systems. By matching refugees with volunteers, Befriending Programs aim at creating a supportive environment. Based on information provided by twenty-five organizations that offer befriending programs in Australia, Canada, England, and the United States, this paper explores obstacles they face in the recruitment and retention of befrienders as well as their strategies in overcoming challenges
Exploratory research · Political science · Public relations · Refugee · Social science · Sociology · Law · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Social Work Education and Practice
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| Unique citing works | 25 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,79 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |