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... > social science subjects > health and social care > global health > child health > adolescent development > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health (discipline) > child health > adolescent development > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > adolescent development > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > applied developmental science > development-promoting interventions > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > history of education > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > history of education > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > school governance > youth mentoring
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > school governance > youth mentoring

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youth mentoring  

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  • Youth mentoring is practiced in a wide range of social institutions, such as schools, churches, local businesses, and community organizations. It is commonly described as a relationship where a nurturing, nonparent adult (mentor) provides social and/or academic assistance to a youngster (mentee) who may be at risk. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Mentoring, Youth]

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