Big Brothers/Big Sisters: A Study of Program Practices

Big Brothers/Big Sisters: A study of Program Practices

Contemporary Issues in Mentoring

Contemporary Issues in Mentoring

Group Mentoring Study

Making a Difference in Schools: The Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Impact Study

Big Brothers Big Brothers Big Sisters has recently released the nation's first comprehensive evaluation of school-based mentoring.

Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Impact study of Big Brothers Big Sisters, which proved that high-quality mentoring can have tangible and significant effects on the lives of youth.

Mentoring School-Age Children Analysis

Mentoring School-Age Children: Relationship Report

Mentoring: A synthesis of P/PV's Research: 1988-1995

Mentoring: A synthesis of P/PV's Research: 1988-1995

Natural Mentoring Relationships and Adolescent Health

Natural mentoring relationships positively impact teens, but these relationships do not meet all the needs of at-risk youth.

Positive Support: Mentoring and Depression Among High-Risk Youth

Findings in this P/PV report showed that mentored youth were less likely to show signs of depression than youth who were not matched with a mentor.

School-based Mentoring: A First Look Into Its Potential by Carla Herrera

This study explores some of the strengths, challenges and potential contributions of school-based mentoring.

The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth: The National Faith-Based Initiative

National Faith-Based initiative

Youth in Foster Care With Adult Mentors During Adolescence Have Improved Adult Outcomes

The goal of this study was to determine whether youth in foster care with natural mentors during adolescence have improved young adult outcomes. Findings conclude that mentoring relationships are associated with positive adjustment during the transition to adulthood for youth in foster care. Strategies to support natural mentoring relationships for this population should be developed and evaluated. Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008

Mentoring in America 2005 Poll

As the following report highlights, the mentoring community has made significant progress in increasing the number of young people who benefit from a mentoring relationship.

NMC's Training Curriculum

The National Mentoring Center's training curriculum draws on the latest in mentoring research to help programs improve. The first half deals with program development issues such as recruitment and screening, while the last 4 modules focus on training.

Overview of Principles of Effective Prevention Programs

This resource provides an overview of 10 principles necessary for effective youth mentoring prevention programs.

Research Agenda

Research Agenda

Research Agenda Fact Sheet

Research Agenda Fact Sheet

Research Based Mentoring for Youth with Multiple Risk Factors

This EMT training resource will help programs evaluate their ability to serve youth with multiple risk factors.

The Handbook of Youth Mentoring

Provides the first comprehensive synthesis of current theory, research and practice in youth mentoring.

Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Children and Youth

Researchers find that children and adolescents who spend their time in several out-of-school time activities fare better developmentally than do their peers who are not involved at all or who participate in just one activity. This brief discusses the elements that define positive youth development and addresses the critical role that out-of-school time settings can play in supporting adolescents' development.

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System monitors health risk behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States.