Friday Night Live Mentoring

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

― Benjamin Franklin

Statistics and Research

Research confirms that mentoring works. A Research Brief published by Child Trends and titled "Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development" found that youth who participate in mentoring relationships experience a number of positive benefits.

In terms of educational achievement, mentored youth have better attendance; a better chance of going on to higher education; and better attitudes toward school.

In terms of health and safety, mentoring appears to help prevent substance abuse and reduce some negative youth behaviors.

On the social and emotional development front, taking part in mentoring promotes positive social attitudes and relationships. Mentored youth tend to trust their parents more and communicate better with them.

The FNLM Model

Two lead staff Site buy-in Mentor Training Selection process for protégés Orientation for protégés and parents Match mentors and protégés Weekly mentoring and rap sessions Closure process Evaluation

Key Components

Standards of Practice A safe environment

▪ Physical Safety▪ Emotional Safety

Opportunities for Community Engagement▪ Knowledge of Community▪ Interaction/Interface with the Community▪ Communication with the Community▪ Contribution to the Community

Standards of Practice

Opportunities for Leadership and Advocacy Decision-Making and Governance Youth Voice Action

Standards of Practice

Opportunities to Build Caring and Meaningful Relationships with Peers and Adults Peer Knowledge Adult Knowledge/Guidance Emotional Support Practical Support Sense of Belonging

Standards of Practice

(NCLB Domain) Opportunities to Develop Healthy Personal Attitudes and Behavior Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

(ATOD) Violence Prevention Academic Completion/Fostering Learning

Key Components

Roles and Responsibilities Role-Modeling Attention and Concern Accountability Listening Unconditional Acceptance and Support Academic Support Communication Leadership

Key Components

Planning a Session Sign-in and Snack Welcome Icebreaker Group Activity Discussion One-on-One Time Drawing Closing

Key Components

Curriculums FNL Supplemental Lessons Energizers/Icebreakers Funding Supported Curriculum

Volunteer high school students mentoring specifically referred middle school students

Looks to: Improve grades Improve attendance Decrease violence Decrease ATOD use or further prevent

initial involvement Help participants identify positive influences and

the importance of positive attitudes and involvement

FNL Mentoring in a nutshell

Meeting new people and getting to know them by sharing personal experiences and talking about issues as a group.

Spending time with mentors and participating in Shadow Day.

Learning more about alcohol and drugs and ways to make healthy life decisions.

The games and icebreakers. The safe, judgment free environment of the

program where youth can work out their problems.

Qualitative Highlights

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