Description
Among the various types of interventions for individuals either engaged in or at risk of violent radicalisation that have been deployed over the past decade, mentoring has been presented as a promising avenue for reducing isolation and improving social integration. This article focuses on a mentoring program focused on individuals who were monitored by a clinical team specializing in violent radicalisation in Quebec, Canada. We present the results of a qualitative study conducted with mentees, mentors and clinical supervisors who partook in the program. The analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews and two focus group discussions calls into question the implicit framework implied by mentoring in a peri-therapeutic context. A reflection on the flexibility of this framework is presented that focuses specifically on its contributions and limitations. The implications of these results for practices seeking to reestablish social ties are then discussed.
Related topic
Protective factors and resilience strategies
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Language:
French
Date:
16-07-2026
Proposed by:
IPS
Source:
Bourgeois-Guérin et al., 2025