Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

Mentoring as a Pathway to Employment for Youth Leaving Out-of-Home Care

Lohmeyer, B. A., McGregor, J. R., & Mills, X. (2025). Mentoring…

High-Risk Youth, High Impact: When Targeted Mentoring Works Best

Miller-Chagnon, R. L., Krause, J. T., Moran, M. J., Haddock,…

Combating Sexism Through Mentorship in High School Sports

Vaggalis, K., & Kelley, M. (2018). Strong mentors can help…

Positive Masculinity as Youth Violence Prevention: Implementation and Early Outcomes

Green, F., Preece, C., Allen, K., Manzi, S., Mannes, J., Callaghan,…

Can AI Feedback Support More Responsive Teaching?

Demszky, D., Liu, J., Hill, H. C., Jurafsky, D., & Piech,…

Social Connectedness in Suicide Risk Prevention Among Adolescents

Berny, L.M., Mojekwu, F., Nichols, L.M. et al. Investigating…

Why Believing You Can Matters: Academic Goals, Support, and Grades

Brumley, L. D., Nauphal, M., Schwartz, L. A., & Jaffee, S.…

Stopping the Middle School Slump: Self-Regulation is Key

Martins, J., Rosário, P., Cunha, J., Núñez, J. C., Vallejo,…

Why Adventure Programs Work: A Model, Not a Mystery

Deane, K. L., & Harré, N. (2013). The Youth Adventure Programming…

How Confident Leadership Affects Program Outcomes

Griffith, A. N., & Larson, R. W. (2015). Why trust matters:…