Friday Night Live Mentoring
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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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