Entries by Kirsten Christensen

Caregiver-initiated mentoring: Developing a working model to mitigate social isolation

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Weiler, L. M., Scafe, M., Spencer, R., & Cavell, T. A. (2020). Caregiver-initiated mentoring: Developing a working model to mitigate social isolation. Clinical Social Work Journal, 48(1), 6-17. Summarized by Kirsten Christensen Notes of Interest: Natural mentors can be important resources for youth living in isolation. This study explores a workshop developed to promote parent’s […]

What motivates volunteer mentors?

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Shier, M. L., Larsen-Halikowski, J., & Gouthro, S. (2020). Characteristics of volunteer motivation to mentor youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 111, 104885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104885 Summarized by Kirsten Christensen Notes of Interest: Although mentor volunteers are critical in promoting positive youth outcomes, programs often struggle to recruit and retain skilled mentors. This qualitative study examined 22 […]