Contributors’ Blog

Benefits of Mentoring? It’s a Two-Way Street

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By Renée Spencer, Ed.D., LICSW We often talk about what mentoring…

Should “mentor duty” be the new “jury duty?”

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By Brandon Busteed Gallup just conducted a large study of…

The two most important features of high-quality mentoring programs

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Editor's Note: Here is the second installment of this important…

Mentoring Youth of Incarcerated Parents: My Experience Volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Associate editor's Note: The following article by Dr. Tim Cavell…

Reflections on being mentored

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by Noelle Hurd I recently had the opportunity to reflect on…

What is the scientific method?

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The term "scientific method" refers to certain guidelines that…

What Might Evidence-based Policy 2.0 Look Like?

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By Vivian Tseng I’ve been reading about the evolution of…

How should mentors handle gift giving?

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Editors Note: In this  feature Gail Manza and Susan Patrick…

Overcoming cultural mistrust in youth mentoring relationships

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by Bernadette Sánchez, PhD. Adolescents of color report…
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Michael Garringer

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We are delighted to welcome Mike Garringer to the editorial…

New report describes lessons learned about engaging military families in youth mentoring

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Taking Care of Our Own: Lessons Learned About Engaging Military…

Building resilience among black boys

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By Tori DeAngelis  The shooting death of Michael Brown in August…

Mentoring Programs for Children of Military Families

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by Tim Cavell, Ph.D. About five years ago, I approached some…