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[The Sala Series Podcast] Ep. 8: Mark Shapiro & David Shapiro

Tune in to The Sala Series Podcast, hosted by Dalen Cuff & Monica McNutt. In the eighth episode, Mark & David Shapiro discuss their journey together as well as the importance of investing in mentorship. To listen to the episode, please click here.

Anything But Basic: The Top 5 Takeaways from the 2022 Mentoring Matters Conference

Reprinted from MENTOR New York Who says you can’t hold a virtual conference with all of the bells and whistles of a traditional in-person event? A tried-and-true convener of mentoring and youth development leaders and practitioners, MENTOR New York hosted it’s annual Mentoring Matters Conference virtually for the second year in a row on April 1st, […]

The impact and experiences of Campus Connections Aotearoa | Tūhono Aiopīpī youth mentees and university student practitioners: Quantitative evaluation report 2017–2019. University of Auckland

Deane, K.L., Bullen, P., Wilder, K., & Williamson-Dean, R. (2020). The impact and experiences of Campus Connections Aotearoa | Tūhono Aiopīpī youth mentees and university student practitioners: Quantitative evaluation report 2017–2019. University of Auckland. https://cpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.auckland.ac.nz/dist/c/389/files/2016/06/CC-A-Evaluation-Report.pdf Reprinted from the Faculty of Education and Social Work, The University of Auckland [Reprinted from the Highlights Section] This report […]

New study investigates the effectiveness of a peer-mentoring school intervention in the UK

Stapley, E., Town, R., Yoon, Y., Lereya, S. T., Farr, J., Turner, J., Barnes, N., & Deighton, J. (2022). A mixed methods evaluation of a peer mentoring intervention in a UK school setting: Perspectives from mentees and mentors. Children and Youth Services Review, 132, 106327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106327 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Peer support has become increasingly […]

How do ethnic identity and stress exposure affect Latinx adolescents in natural mentorships 

Raposa, E. B., Sánchez, B., O’Donnell, A., & Monjaras-Gaytan, L. Y. (2022). The roles of ethnic identity and stressors in natural mentoring support among Latinx adolescents. Applied Developmental Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2022.2062360 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Many Latinx youths experience substantial stressors as they face challenges associated with youth development and identity exploration. Although there’s […]

[Webinar] 2022 Youth Mentoring Research Symposium

Date: Wednesday, April 27, 1-4 PM EST; Special poster session from 6-7 PM, and Thursday, April 28, 1-4 PM. Registration is now open for the 2022 Youth Mentoring Research Symposium (virtual). Join researchers to discuss the state of mentoring topics that affect public policy & philanthropy, in addition to methodologies and frameworks for conducting more […]

Assessing the impact of family relationships in youth mentoring through ecological lenses

Downey, S. K., Lyons, M. D., & Williams, J. L. (2022). The role of family relationships in youth mentoring: An ecological perspective. Children and Youth Services Review, 106508.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106508 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Although family relationships and youth mentoring programs play a role in youth development, it’s unclear how they are related. […]

New study highlights the role of emotional regulation in mentoring outcomes

Simpson, S. B., Hsu, T., Hoffman, L., & Raposa, E. B. (2022). A cross-cultural examination of the role of youth emotion regulation in mentoring relationships. Prevention Science.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-022-01365-5 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Despite the popularity of youth mentoring programs, there’s still uncertainty about whether certain aspects of youth risk can dampen the […]

[Webinar] Fueling A Relationship Movement: Workplace Mentoring and Sustaining Young Employees

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[Webinar] Expectations and Boundaries: Helping mentors approach the “toughest kids” in the best ways

Date: Apr 21, 2022, 01:00 PM EST Although many people sign up to become mentors to form intimate bonds and make a positive change,  they eventually face obstacles that challenge their initial expectations. Join MENTOR for a conversation on establishing realistic expectations and boundaries in mentorships, and how powersharing in developmental relationships, complex trauma, implicit […]