Citation

de Anda D. Child Adolesc. Soc. Work J. 2001; 18(2): 97-117.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This article presents a qualitative evaluation of the first year of a mentor program for at-risk high school youth in a low income urban setting with high rates of youth and violent crime. Pre and posttest data were collected employing a standardized set of open-ended questions regarding the program and the mentees' relationships with their mentors. Overall there appears to be congruence between the mentees' expectations at pretest and posttest outcomes. Most were overwhelmingly positive about the program, developed a valued relationship with their mentors, and secured concrete benefits as well (e.g., employment and greater academic achievement). Two mentors who had a leadership role were also interviewed. Case studies of four of the adolescents are presented along with implications for practice. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by Springer)

Mentoring
At Risk Juvenile
At Risk Youth
Senior High School Student
Low-Income Youth
Urban Youth
Late Adolescence
Early Adolescence
Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Violence
Violence Prevention
Crime Prevention
School Achievement
School Performance
Prevention Program
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Qualitative Studies
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