http://www.mentoring.org/mentoringeffect

Mary Bruce and John Bridgeland

Search Terms: mentoring, survey of youth

Summary: Stressful situations can cause teenagers to feel overburdened and fall into a pattern of self-destruction that includes skipping school, excessive drug use or drinking or engaging in illegal activities. Mentoring programs can support teens through troubling times and prevent exposure to negativity to ensure a proactive journey in their time of need. An ambitious nationwide survey of mentored youth, the first of its kind, combined with an extensive review of literature.