Program Models

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

New Study Shows Strong Effects for Social Capital Intervention

Hersch, E., Werntz, A., Schwartz, S. E. O., Raposa, E. B., Hughes,…

Discrimination Undermines Belonging and Academic Success for First-Generation Students

Le, T. P., Forbes, N., & Raposa, E. B. (2026). Associations…

New Article Reflects on a Decade of Youth Mental Health Advocacy

Primm, A. (2025, December 16). 10 years of building a community…

Equity Gaps in Youth Conferences: Implications for Mentoring

F Aslam, G Antony, A Arora, S Jindal, E Vargas, and A Firzana…
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Breathing Room in Mentorship: Adapting Mindfulness for Real-World Youth Programs

Moran, M. J., Thompson, T., Miller, R. L., et al. (2025). Mindfulness…

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

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

Positive Masculinity as Youth Violence Prevention: Implementation and Early Outcomes

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

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…

Support and Stress: How Peer Dynamics Shape Teen Mental Health

Carapeto, M. J., Agostinho, I., Grácio, L., & Santos, D.…