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Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents

This Listening Session allowed juvenile justice professionals, families, and allies to share their expertise and experiences regarding the mentoring of children of incarcerated parents. “The report summarizes participants' recommendations, ways to reach this unique at-risk population, and evidence-based mentoring practices that can serve the needs and support the strengths of children of incarcerated parents.” 

Sections following an executive summary include: 

  • research and background on children of incarcerated parents and mentoring;
  • supporting high-quality mentoring relationships for children of incarcerated parents-program practices (i.e., mentor and youth recruitment, screening and intake assessment, matching, training, monitoring and support, structure and supports for mentoring activities, family engagement, external partnerships, and closure of mentoring relationships) and organizational infrastructure and capacity; 
  • and recommendations for practice and policy.