Needs-Based Mentoring in Schools: A Holistic Approach for Working with Youth at-Risk



: Cloth Allison H., Trach Jessica, Cannon Joanna E.

Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

: 2023

Child & youth services

CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

: CHILD YOUTH SERV

: 24

: 0145-935X

: 1545-2298

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2023.2261370

: https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2023.2261370


This article describes a theoretical framework for a school-based mentoring (SBM) approach that addresses identified limitations of current adult-youth mentoring practices in schools and augments them with evidence-based components. The Needs-Based Mentoring (NBM) approach includes five elements: (1) Engage, (2) Teach, (3) Structure, (4) Advocate, and (5) Assess. These elements include component practices. Throughout NBM, mentors collaborate with mentees to identify goals based on an informal assessment of the student-mentee's willingness and ability to engage in the activities involved in each element of mentoring. A description of each element is provided, as well as recommendations for training school-based professionals (e.g., teachers, administrators, school counselors, staff and paraprofessionals) as mentors for efficiency and sustainability. This applied approach will enhance school-based mentoring for the future of one-on-one targeted mentoring with youth at-risk of school dropout to improve school engagement and social-emotional outcomes.



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