Program Models

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

To Bot or Not to Bot? How AI Companions Are Reshaping Human Services and Connection

Reprinted from Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSRI) By Julia…

Can Platforms like Facebook Build Social Capital?: A Systematic Review

Ahmad, Z., Soroya, S. H., & Mahmood, K. (2023). Bridging…

Youth-Initiated Mentoring: Study explores the needs of youth and parents from multi-problem families?

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Koper, N., Creemers, H. E., van Dam, L., Stams, G. J. J.…

The Promise and Perils of Using Peers and Other Paraprofessionals as Mental Health Service Professionals

By Alexandra Werntz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and…

Study Explores Natural Mentors as “Bridges” For Youth Transitioning out of Child Welfare

Alarcón, X., & Mirković, B. (2024). “Those Bridges That…

Raechel Warren, current Miss Nebraska, shares insights on the importance of in-school mentoring support

By Raechel Warren Traveling the state of Nebraska these last…

Youth-Initiated Mentoring for Juvenile Offenders: New Protocol Highlights Importance and Implementation Strategies

Boering, A., Groenman, A. P., van Dam, L., & Overbeek, G.…

A Blueprint for Success: Study Highlights A Model for Integrating Tutoring into Public School’s to Promote Achievement

Kraft, M. A., & Falken, G. T. (2021). A blueprint for scaling…

Closing the Gap: New study examines mentoring and college enrollment

Glass, L. E. (2022). Social capital and first-generation college…