Improving Outcomes

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

Student Engagement: Building Relationships, Finding Their Sparks

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Reprinted from the Search Institute Engaging young people…

Six best practices to maximize youth leadership in out-of-school time programs

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Wu, J. H.-C., Shereda, A., Stacy, S. T., Weiss, J. K., &…

Building Connection: Conversation Starters for Youth in Challenging Times

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Reprinted from the Search Institute We’ve all noticed…

All ears: Reasons to take a more targeted approach to mentoring

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By Jean Rhodes For nearly a century, many mentoring…

Can mentorship duration predict youth well-being? A new study has answers!

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Damm, A. P., von Essen, E., Jensen, A. J., Kerrn-Jespersen,…

A novel peer-to-peer coaching paraprofessional training program to support digital mental health

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Rosenberg, B. M., Kodish, T., Cohen, Z. D., Gong-Guy, E., &…

Latinx Families’ Strengths and Resilience Contribute to Their Well-being

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By Natasha Cabrera, Angelica Alonso, Yu Chen, and Rachel…

What are you talking about?!: New study links conversation topics to outcomes in mentoring programs.

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By Jean Rhodes In their latest study (excerpted below),…

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health, Wellbeing & Service Access

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By Princess Asiedu, Reprinted from YouthREX Due to frequently…