By Kristen Harper, Reprinted from Child Trends Introduction Chairman Sablan, Ranking Member Owens, and members of the Subcommittee—I thank you for elevating the important issue of creating healthy and supportive schools for all of our nation’s children and youth. Please accept my testimony on behalf of Child Trends, a nonpartisan research institute known for its […]
By Kameryn Point (AYPF Policy & Programs Associate), Reprinted from the American Youth Policy Forum While tribal communities and cultures vary greatly, many Indigenous youth experience significant difficulties and hardships throughout the United States. These challenges can be directly traced to the impact of colonization on tribal communities such as what Indigenous youth experienced in […]
By Ben Houltberg, Ph.D., LMFT, President and CEO, Reprinted from the Search Institute Promoting resilience for young people is critical in the months ahead. This process begins with a clear definition of what it is and what it is not. Resilience Through Relationships Let’s start with what resilience is not. Resilience is not a character […]
By Kate Schrauth & David Shapiro, Reprinted from The 24 Early on, it seemed mentoring could be another casualty of the pandemic, the developmental relationships so many young people depended on for guidance and stability dissipating right when they were needed most. The COVID-19 crisis not only had the potential to disrupt learning, it threatened […]
Dantzer, B., & Perry, N. (2021). Co-constructing knowledge with youth: What high-school aged mentors say and do to support their mentees’ autonomy, belonging, and competence. Educational Action Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2021.1968457 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Researchers have historically worked with other adults to better understand the needs of youths without highlighting their voices. Some scholars are […]
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., & Lipman, E. L. (2020). Predictors of mentoring relationship quality: Investigation from the perspectives of youth and parent participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada one-to-one mentoring programs. Journal of Community Psychology, 48(2), 192–208. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22244 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Mentoring relationship quality (MRQ) […]
Poon, C. Y. S., Christensen, K. M., & Rhodes, J. E. (2021). A Meta-analysis of the Effects of Mentoring on Youth in Foster Care. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01472-6 By Jean Rhodes, Cyanea Poon, and Kirsten Christensen Introduction Research suggests that mentoring programs may promote a range of positive outcomes in youth populations. Less is known, […]
Spiekermann, L., Lyons, M., & Deutsch, N. (2021). A mixed-methods approach to understanding trajectories of mentoring relationship growth. Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22648 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Although mentors play a vital role in mentoring relationships, there isn’t a consensus on how mentors should develop and maintain quality relationships with their mentees over […]
By Janet T. Phan, Reprinted from the Harvard Business Review In the summer of 2004, I was 18 years old, preparing for my first year of college and looking for ways to fund my education. I was working double shifts at KFC and late nights at Hollywood Video, and yet, one day, I found myself […]
By Justin Preston and Monica Arkin Featuring Dr. Tim Cavell, Janet Forbush, Michael Garringer, Dr. Samuel Dale McQuillin , Dr. Òscar Prieto-Flores, Dr. Bernadette Sánchez, Szilvia Simon, Dr. Renée Spencer, & Dr. Lindsey Weiler Additional experts mentioned in this piece: Dr. Torie Weiston-Serdan, Steve Vassor, Dr. Noelle Hurd, & Dr. Belle Liang The world seems […]
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