Mentoring
Studies have shown that mentoring is a highly effective strategy for preventing several key problems that young people face. Students who have a mentoring relationship are:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 53% less likely to skip school
- 33% less likely to engage in violence
You can make a tangible difference in the life of a youth in Sunnyvale by becoming a mentor.
Current Mentors:
If you are already a mentor, here are some great resources to find out more information about mentoring:
- What will we do each week?
- 75 Cool Activities
- Tips for Building a Mentoring Relationship
- Building Trust and Attachment with Your Mentee
- Mentor Do’s and Don’ts
- Websites to Help Your Mentee Grow and Explore
- Setting Mentoring Boundaries
- Developmental Characteristics of 12-14 year-olds
- Many more resources are available at: www.mentoring.org
