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Therapeutic Mentoring: Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Sara B. Johnson
Therapeutic Mentoring: Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Sara B. Johnson
Dissertations
This study examined the impact of therapeutic mentoring on youth in foster care. Youth outcomes on the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) measure for four groups of youth were compared. Three treatment groups were divided based on the amount of therapeutic mentoring received and compared on CANS outcome scores as measured from baseline to 6, 12, and 18 months. The fourth group did not receive any therapeutic mentoring. Outcome domains for emotional and behavioral functioning, peer relationships, academic functioning, and community involvement were analyzed. All youth in the study (n = 262) received counseling and support through the …
Peer-To-Peer Mentoring Programs In The School Setting For Grades 7-12, Jennifer Crawford
Peer-To-Peer Mentoring Programs In The School Setting For Grades 7-12, Jennifer Crawford
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
This Capstone project will provide a complete literature review on peer-to-peer mentoring programs; summarize findings; review evidence-based research regarding existing mentoring programs; compare and contrast the review findings; address potential limitations, and make recommendations to the school administration of United South Central School District #2134, regarding design and implementation of a research-based peer-to-peer mentoring program.