This report explored how to most effectively apply peer support in the military environment including with veterans. The authors identified five factors that are important for sustaining peer support: 1) adequate planning and preparation, including identifying the needs of the target population and aligning programme goals and activities to meet those ; 2) clearly articulated policies, especially around role boundaries and confidentiality.; 3) systematic screening and defined selection criteria for peer supporters, focusing on communication skills, leadership ability, character, previous experience or training, and individuals who can serve as role models; 4) leverage benefits from people's 'peer' status such as experiential learning, social support, leadership and improved self-confidence and 5) ongoing structured training for peer supporters.
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2011
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