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- Title
Community organizing and advocacy: Increasing the quality and quantity of mentoring programs.
- Authors
Wandersman, Abraham; Clary, E. Gil; Forbush, Janet; Weinberger, Susan G.; Coyne, Shawn M.; Duffy, Jennifer L.
- Abstract
Although youth mentoring programs are widespread, it is clear that there is a great need to increase their quality and quantity. This article provides background on funding initiatives in mentoring, and the role of community organizing and advocacy in influencing the demand for programs. A model that examines the community's role in influencing and coordinating key stakeholder groups in planning, implementing, and sustaining programs is proposed. The need for more effective programs is examined in a second model, which relates the capacity of organizations, staff, and programs for training and technical assistance to the quality and efficacy of their programs. Recommendations for future research are made.
- Subjects
MENTORING; COMMUNITY organization; COMMUNITY power; COUNSELING; SOCIAL work with youth; YOUTH services; YOUTH services -- Finance
- Publication
Journal of Community Psychology, 2006, Vol 34, Issue 6, p781
- ISSN
0090-4392
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/jcop.20129