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Mentoring programs to affect delinquency and associated outcomes of youth at risk: A comprehensive meta-analytic review

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To conduct a meta-analytic review of selective and indicated mentoring interventions for effects for youth at risk on delinquency and key associated outcomes (aggression, drug use, academic functioning). We also undertook the first systematic evaluation of intervention implementation features and organization and tested for effects of theorized key processes of mentor program effects. Campbell Collaboration review inclusion criteria and procedures were used to search and evaluate the literature. Criteria included a sample defined as at risk for delinquency due to individual behavior such as aggression or conduct problems or environmental characteristics such as residence in a high-crime community. Studies were required to be random assignment or strong quasi-experimental design. Of 163 identified studies published from 1970–2011, 46 met criteria for inclusion. Mean effects sizes were significant and positive for each outcome category (ranging from d = 0.11 for academic achievement to d = 0.29 for aggression). Heterogeneity in effect sizes was noted for all four outcomes. Stronger effects resulted when mentor motivation was professional development but not by other implementation features. Significant improvements in effects were found when advocacy and emotional support mentoring processes were emphasized. This popular approach has significant impact on delinquency and associated outcomes for youth at risk for delinquency. While evidencing some features may relate to effects, the body of literature is remarkably lacking in details about specific program features and procedures. This persistent state of limited reporting seriously impedes understanding about how mentoring is beneficial and ability to maximize its utility.

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  1. Aos, S., Lieb, R., Mayfield, J., Miller, M., & Pennucci, A. (2004). Benefits and costs of prevention and early intervention programs for youth. Olympia: Washington State Institute for Public Policy.
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Authors
Tolan, P. H., Henry, D. B., Schoeny, M. S., Lovegrove, P., & Nichols, E.
Affiliations
  • University of Virginia (US)
  • University of Illinois Chicago (US)
  • University of Chicago (US)
Corresponding author
Tolan, Patrick H.
Venue
Journal of Experimental Criminology
Published
2013-07-26
Volume
10
Issue
2
Pages
179-206
ISSN
  • 1572-8315 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3750
OpenAlex
W2077618942
Cited by
192
References
102
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 22 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 21 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 22 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 11 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 2
FWCI
19.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Experimental Criminology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (R01HD035415)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Education › Mentoring and Academic Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Youth Development and Social Support
Keywords
mentoring programs, juvenile delinquency, at-risk youth, aggression, drug use, academic performance, mentor motivation, professional development, advocacy, emotional support, conduct problems

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