There are no perfect words to capture grief and anger, but there are simple ones we must use as our guide: Be there for and with our young people. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd — and far too many others whose names we may not know — are urgent reminders…
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SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE WAKE OF VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA
Episodes of violence and trauma in young people’s communities, especially those that arise from a place of systemic inequality, prejudice and racism, impact young people’s lives in a variety of ways. Mentors are uniquely positioned to help young people process these experiences by providing a space to express their emotions, ask for help, and channel…
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MMP Summit News
Each year, Midlands Mentoring Partnership (MMP) brings hundreds of youth providers, mentoring professionals, mentors, school personnel, community and business leaders, policymakers, and a wide audience together to focus on best practices for youth mentoring and youth development. The 5th Annual Midlands Mentoring Partnership Summit & Youth Development Luncheon, held on March 19th, 2014, at the…
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2013 Mentoring Conference Break-Out Recap
Miss a Break Out Session? Don't Sweat it! We've got speaker bios and presentations galore! Cultivating Meditation Exercises in your Mentoring Relationship – Led by Aubrey Nye Connecting with Generation iY – Led by Suzanne Whisler, ESU 4 Health Disparities Among Children Raised in Poverty - Led by Dr. Renaisa Anthony, University of Nebraska Medical Center Turning…
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2012 Mentoring Conference Break-Out Recap
Miss a break-out session? Don't sweat it! We've got speaker bios and presentation materials galore: Which youth is mentoring best for? – Led by Dr. Jean Rhodes Talking it Through, Education Skills for Mentors – Led by Education Northwest The Human Resources Side of Working With Youth – Led by One Source & Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands A Thriving…
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Mentoring Relationships and Programs for Youth
Mentoring is one of the most popular social interventions in American society, with an estimated three million youth in formal one-to-one relationships. Studies have revealed significant associations between youth involvement in mentoring relationships and positive developmental outcomes. These associations are modest, however, and depend on several intervening processes. Centrally important is the formation of close, enduring connections between mentors and youth that foster…
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Making A Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters
The past decade has seen widespread enthusiasm for mentoring as a way to address the needs and problems of youth—butno firm evidence that mentoring programs produce results. We now have that evidence. In this report, Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) provides scientifically reliable evidence that mentoring programs can positively affect young people. This evidence derives from research conducted at local affiliates…
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