Mentoring Practice

Here we provide the latest science of different approaches to mentoring practice, from how to encourage engagement to managing closures —and everything in between.

The Power of Connection: Understanding SES-Based Gaps In Youth Well-Being

Fang, W.M., Courtney, A., Jackson, M.O., & Zaki, J. (2025).…

Understanding Changes in Undergraduate Mentors Over Time

Snodgrass Rangel, V., Rhea, L., Henderson, J., & Greer, R.…

The Duality of Rapport: Experiences of Mentors in the Juvenile Justice System

Introduction Mentoring has long been considered a transformative…

Resilience in the Face of Community Violence: A Community-Based Perspective

Walker, I. A., Smith Lee, J. R., Payton Foh, E., McKoy, P., &…

Cracks in the Glass Ceiling: The Effects of Gender in Mentoring

Ragins, B. R., Hu, C., Wang, S., & Huang, J.-C. (2024). Mentors'…

Leveraging the Intersection: Understanding Black Queer Mentorship for BlackQueer Youth

Webb, J. M. (2025). Educational cultural visionaries: how BlackQueer…

Research to Practice Brief: Social Media, Digital Wellness, and Mentoring

Introduction In the wake of rising concerns over adolescent…

Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins,…

Creating Safe Spaces: Cultural Responsivity in After-School Programs for Black and Hispanic Girls

Moses, J. O., Metaweh, M., Bravo, E. I., Stephens, D. P., Jean-Jacques,…

Beyond Good Intentions: Why Mentors Need Cultural Humility Training

Sánchez, B., Anderson, A.J., Herrera, C. et al. The effectiveness…