Handbook of Youth Mentoring

by Dubois, David L.; Karcher, Michael J

• ISBN13: 9781412980135
• ISBN10: 1412980135
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-05-15
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

The definitive reference on youth mentoring, The Handbook of Youth Mentoring by DuBois and Karcher is a state-of-the-art compilation of theory, research, and practice in the field of youth mentoring. The first edition was recognized as best edited book by the Society for Research on Adolescence. The Second Edition features an increased focus on critical issues in evidence-based mentoring practice, including ethical issues, youth safety, mentor training, relationship terminations, and mentor-youth matching.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Youth Mentoring in Contemporary Perspective

Frameworks and Foundations

Mentoring and Positive Youth Development

Mentoring and Prevention Science

a Framework for Evidence-Based Practice in Mentoring

Mentoring Relationships

Assessing Mentoring Relationships

Mentoring Activities and Interactions

Goals in Mentoring Relationships

Mentoring Relationships in Development Perspective

Mentoring Relationships in Biological Perspective

Mentoring Relationships in Ecological Perspective

Social Networks and Mentoring

Termination and Closure in Mentoring Relationships

Cultural Perspectives

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Social Class

International

Programs and Contexts

School-Based Mentoring

After-School Programs

Cross-Age Peer Mentoring

Electronic Mentoring and Media

Group and Team Mentoring

Workplace and Service Learning

Special Populations

Academically At-Risk Students

Juvenile Offenders

Youth with Mental Health Needs

Youth in Foster Care

Immigrant Youth

Children of Incarcerated Parents

Practice and Programmatic Considerations

Program Funding and Sustainability

Mentor Recruitment and Retention

Mentor Screening and Youth Protection

Mentor and Youth Matching

Training and Match Support

Family Involvement and Strengthening

Program Evaluation

Economic Evaluation of Mentoring Programs

Ethical Issues

Conclusions

Youth Mentoring in the 21st Century: Progress and Prospects

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