Reflections on Research - Season 2 Episode #3 - Liz Raposa and Jean Rhodes (part 1)
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This episode is part 1 of our interview with Elizabeth Raposa and Jean Rhodes about their recent meta-analysis of youth mentoring programs (and more). Their groundbreaking study examined the overall effectiveness of one-to-one mentoring programs for youth, as well as the activities and circumstances that influence that effectiveness. This discussion should interest funders and policymakers in addition to program leaders.
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