Research from the "Handbook of Youth Mentoring"

"...The Handbook explores not only mentoring that occurs within formal programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, but also examines natural mentoring relationships that youth establish with adults outside of such programs. Key Features Offers the first scholarly rigorous and comprehensive examination of the field of youth mentoring Opens with a Foreword by Gail Manza, President of the National Mentoring Partnership Includes contributions by leading U.S. and international experts in the field of youth mentoring Provides an Introduction by the volume editors to frame the various chapters and themes presented in the book Uses an accessible, nontechnical style of presentation, with detailed discussions of implications for practice and public policy Examines special populations of youth, such as juvenile offenders, pregnant teens, gifted and talented students, abused and neglected youth, and youth with disabilities The Handbook is sure to affect the lives of current and future generations of youth by helping shape mentoring practices, research, and policies throughout the world. It is an essential resource for scholars, professionals, and practitioners in the fields of psychology, education, human development and family studies, and human services. The Handbook is also an excellent addition to any academic library."