Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me
and I learn. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin
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Research confirms that mentoring works. A Research Brief
published by Child Trends and titled "Mentoring: A Promising
Strategy for Youth Development" found that youth who participate in
mentoring relationships experience a number of positive
benefits.Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development In
terms of educational achievement, mentored youth have better
attendance; a better chance of going on to higher education; and
better attitudes toward school. In terms of health and safety,
mentoring appears to help prevent substance abuse and reduce some
negative youth behaviors. On the social and emotional development
front, taking part in mentoring promotes positive social attitudes
and relationships. Mentored youth tend to trust their parents more
and communicate better with them.
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Two lead staff Site buy-in Mentor Training Selection process
for protgs Orientation for protgs and parents Match mentors and
protgs Weekly mentoring and rap sessions Closure process
Evaluation
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Standards of Practice A safe environment Physical Safety
Emotional Safety Opportunities for Community Engagement Knowledge
of Community Interaction/Interface with the Community Communication
with the Community Contribution to the Community
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Opportunities for Leadership and Advocacy Decision-Making and
Governance Youth Voice Action
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Opportunities to Build Caring and Meaningful Relationships with
Peers and Adults Peer Knowledge Adult Knowledge/Guidance Emotional
Support Practical Support Sense of Belonging
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(NCLB Domain) Opportunities to Develop Healthy Personal
Attitudes and Behavior Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD)
Violence Prevention Academic Completion/Fostering Learning
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Roles and Responsibilities Role-Modeling Attention and Concern
Accountability Listening Unconditional Acceptance and Support
Academic Support Communication Leadership
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Planning a Session Sign-in and Snack Welcome Icebreaker Group
Activity Discussion One-on-One Time Drawing Closing
Volunteer high school students mentoring specifically referred
middle school students Looks to: Improve grades Improve attendance
Decrease violence Decrease ATOD use or further prevent initial
involvement Help participants identify positive influences and the
importance of positive attitudes and involvement
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Meeting new people and getting to know them by sharing personal
experiences and talking about issues as a group. Spending time with
mentors and participating in Shadow Day. Learning more about
alcohol and drugs and ways to make healthy life decisions. The
games and icebreakers. The safe, judgment free environment of the
program where youth can work out their problems.