Book Description
Written in a clear, straightforward manner, this comprehensive volume offers an overview of the concept of mentoring and information on the role that caring adult-youth relationships play in fostering positive development for young people. The book presents up-to-date research on the efficacy and limitations of mentoring, types of mentoring programs, and key figures in the mentoring movement. It presents accessible information on issues crucial to developing, implementing, and assessing effective mentoring ventures. Also included are an extensive collection of current, practical resources and a directory of mentoring initiatives, foundations, and organizations. A valuable resource for young people seeking adult connections, this book is also beneficial to school personnel, youth group leaders, directors of volunteer programs, and anyone who cares about young people and youth issues. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

comprehensive, short on more practical elements
A great resource to be sure, but a little slim I thought on more in-depth aspects of what makes a good mentor.Focus is high on how to develop those kinds of programs, with plenty of online and print resources to find.It has helped me with my mentoring relationships as a teacher and group home worker.

This is the Gold Standard for Youth Mentoring Information
Being involved in youth mentoring programs for the past 15 years, I have developed a large, personal library of mentoring resources.This new work may cause me to downsize my library, as it really "has it all" in a concise, interesting package.In addition to covering the basic framework of mentoring, Buckley and Zimmerman also present a plethora of resources for programs of all sizes and affiliations.I plan to use the book as both an orientation tool for new adult mentors as well as part of a pre-mentoring training for new mentees. It could also serve as a recruitment tool, as the information illuminates the world of mentoring to individuals who, perhaps, know little about the concept. I recommend that if you can only afford one book on the subject of youth mentoring, this would be the one. ... Read more

Book Description
This digital document is an article from Executive Speeches, published by Executive Speaker Co. on October 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1667 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Mentoring our youth in aviation.(Norman Y. Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation)
Author: Norman Y. Mineta
Publication: Executive Speeches (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2001
Publisher: Executive Speaker Co.
Volume: 16Issue: 2Page: 27(3)

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Book Description
This digital document is an article from Youth Studies Australia, published by Australian Clearing House for Youth Studies on March 1, 2002. The length of the article is 685 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Willing & Able Mentoring Program. (Programs And Practice).(Brief Article)
Publication: Youth Studies Australia (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2002
Publisher: Australian Clearing House for Youth Studies
Volume: 21Issue: 1Page: 52(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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Book Description
Currently, blame for the difficulties facing youth is too oftenlaid on one particular segment of the community - whetherparents, school personnel or the children themselves. However, theproblems of today's young people are problems for all generations.
In response, the past decade has seen unparalleled proliferation ofplanned mentoring initiatives. Across Ages, the multi-faceted andmultigenerational intervention described in this volume, uses olderadult volunteers as mentors for young people. By acting as advocates,challengers, nurturers, role models and friends, older mentors helpchildren develop the awareness, self-confidence, and skills they needto overcome overwhelming obstacles.
Across Ages is cost-effective and feasible even where resources arefairly limited. Although designed as a school-based model, thisprogram can easily be adopted to other settings. Each of the fourmajor program components - mentoring, community service, `lifeskills' instruction, and family support - is described instep-by-step detail. ... Read more

Product Description
"This book documents the best practices for mentoring and offers a roadmap for public and private investment" "It is the third in a series of books that the California Mentor Foundation has produced to tell the compelling story of mentoring." ... Read more