Program Models

Mentoring programs can vary widely (e.g., one-on-one, group, e-mentoring, and more). This section covers the differing approaches.

Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: The Hidden Crisis in Youth Mentoring Research

Lohmeyer, B. A., McGregor, J. R., & Sykes, L. A. (2026).…

Mentorship and Belonging: What Revent Evidence Reveals

Shillington, K. J., Ho, H., Kemberling, J., Kim, H.-C., Valmadrid,…

Cross-Cultural Mentoring Training Boosts Faculty Knowledge

Smart, L., Sood, A., & Shore, X. (2025). Cross-cultural communication…
college peers

Aspirational Mentoring Shows Promise for Expanding College Access for First-Generation Students

Cavendish, W., Perez, D., & Larkin, K. (2026). Supports for…
teacher with students

New Review of “Friends of the Children”: Evidence for Professional Youth Mentoring

Haggerty, K. P., & Eddy, J. M. (2026). A case for professional…

Music-based Mentoring Enhances Executive Function in Adolescents, Dissertation Shows

Kaplan, R. (2023). Effects of community music on identity, social…

Interpreting Gaps in Student Mental Health Care Engagement

Bay, J. (2026, January 27). Students trust mental health services—but…

New Systematic Review of Peer Mentoring in Criminal Justice: Why Lived Experience Matters

Brierley, A., Best, D., McDermott, D., & Woodfield, R. (2025).…

Peer Programs Boost Inclusion More Than Grades, New Review Finds

Felső, E., & Fehérvári, A. (2026). Peer power in practice:…

Creative Expression as a Protective Factor for Student Loneliness in Higher Education

Ames, M. (2026, January 6). Colors and connections: Can engaging…