Entries by Ariel Ervin

How does visitation impact child-parent relationship quality and psychological outcomes of youths with incarcerated parents?

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Kremer, K. P., Christensen, K. M., Stump, K. N., Stelter, R. L., Kupersmidt, J. B., & Rhodes, J. E. (2021). The role of visitation and parent-child relationship quality in promoting positive outcomes for children of incarcerated parents. Child & Family Social Work. Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Over five million youths have had an incarcerated […]

Expert David DuBois Describes the Promise of Mentoring Programs for Delinquency Prevention

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To realize the full potential of youth mentoring programs, it is critical to advance research on program effectiveness and population-level impact. By David L. DuBois, Ph.D., Reprinted from the National Institute of Justice David L. DuBois, “Mentoring Programs for Youth: A Promising Intervention for Delinquency Prevention,” May 26, 2021, nij.ojp.gov: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/mentoring-programs-youth-promising-intervention-delinquency-prevention Mentoring programs are a […]

“Deep-level” similarity: New randomized study eplores whether having a similar disability matters for mentoring match outcomes?

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Heppe, E. C. M., Kupersmidt, J. B., Kef, S., & Schuengel, C. (2019). Does having a similar disability matter for match outcomes?: A randomized study of matching mentors and mentees by visual impairment. Journal of Community Psychology, 47(2), 210–226. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22116 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Developing meaningful relationships and other forms of social participation can be […]

Bouncing Back with Intentional Relationships

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Reprinted from the Search Institute Remember the Joni Mitchell lyric from “Big Yellow Taxi”: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” That phrase could apply to relationships during the COVID‑19 pandemic. During the long months of isolation, many of us realized what we had taken for granted: […]

Five important takeaways from a new meta-analysis

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Poon, C. Y. S., Christensen, K. M., & Rhodes, J. E. (2021). A Meta-analysis of the Effects of Mentoring on Youth in Foster Care. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01472-6 By Jean Rhodes, Cyanea Poon, and Kirsten Christensen Introduction  Research suggests that mentoring programs may promote a range of positive outcomes in youth populations. Less is known, […]

10 Quick Ideas for Becoming a More Effective Mentee

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By Shana Campbell and Ryan MacTaggart, Reprinted from the Educause Review Innumerable studies and books have been written, and many conversations have been had, about mentorship. In fact, the amount of information that is available on how to be an effective mentor is almost overwhelming. However, for those who are seeking a mentor, the experience […]

Make new friends, but keep the old: A longitudinal study of first-generation students’ mentoring relationships during their transition to college

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Hagler, M. A., Christensen, K. M., & Rhodes, J. E. (2021). A Longitudinal Investigation of First-Generation College Students’ Mentoring Relationships During Their Transition to Higher Education. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/15210251211022741 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Many factors, such as affordability and limited cultural capital, contribute to the barriers many […]

LAST CHANCE: Act Now for Advocacy August!

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In order to close the mentoring gap and ensure all youth have the positive relationships that they deserve, it is critical that we advocate for policies in Congress that will increase the quality and quantity of mentoring programs. For Advocacy August, you can make a difference right now by taking just two minutes to contact your Member […]