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The Road from Research to Practice
Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D.Temple University
The Intergenerational Center
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qual·i·ty
1. That which defines something or makes it what it is
2. Degree of excellence
(Dictionary: Macmillan p.786)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Greater academic achievement, school engagement, school adjustment and positive view of the future (Rhodes, Spencer, Keller, Liang & Noam, 2006; Taylor, LoSciuto, sonkowsky & 1999)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Improved relationships with parents (Tierney et. al. 1995)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Increased frequency of appropriate interaction with peers (Grossman and Gary, 1997)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Improved problem-solving skills (Taylor et.al.1999)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Reduced substance use/abuse (Aseltine et.al. 2000; LoSciuto et.al. 1996; Tierney et.al. 1995)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Overall reduction in risk-taking behavior (Beier,et.al. 2000)
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Why Does Quality Matter?
Presence of a mentor most important asset for positive youth development that exists in communities (Theokas & Lerner, 2006; Larson, 2006)
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By E.B. White(1952). Harper & Brothers. New YorkIllustrations by Garth Williams
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A youth in need
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Wilbur meets his new friend and mentor
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Wilbur wants to be like his mentor .
HIS “ah ha” moment
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Mentees respond to the image we have of them.
“Actually”, said Wilbur, “I FEEL radiant”.
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The Reward
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Mentoring as Social PolicyGary Walker: Public/Private Ventures 2007
• There is evidence (as cited) that mentoring is an effective strategy for improving the lives, behavior and performance of many youth;
• There is considerable skepticism about the effectiveness of other types of programming for youth , particularly those for adolescents; and
• Mentoring is a direct response to the overall reduction of adults in the lives of youth.
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Mentoring as Social Policy:The Challenges
• The “Zero-Sum” Game
• The Limits of Scale
• Quality Control
• Mentoring is not a panacea for all youth
• Mentoring alone may not be enough
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A Cautionary Tale :It’s not just “any mentoring””
Recruiting strategies for both mentors and mentees must be based on realistic expectations (Spencer, 2007)
Matching based on mentor’s skills, interpersonal skills and common interests with youth are important considerations (Spencer, 2006)
Elements of Effective Practice: 3rd EditionMENTOR (2009)
Mentor screening practices have implications for safety and match duration (DuBois & Neville, 1997)
Mentors receiving pre-match training reported higher levels of confidence, efficacy and closeness to their mentees and were more likely to continue for a second year (Herrera , 2007)
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RESEARCH
PRACTICE
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The road from research to practice doesn’t need to look like this…
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It can look more like this…
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Tools to Help Guide the Course
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Two Questions
Why invest the time?
What are the challenges?
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Why Invest the Time?
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©
AcrossAges
Case Study
ACROSS AGES:
An Intergenerational Mentoring Approach to Drug Prevention
Demonstration – Replication – Dissemination
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ACROSS AGES
• Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA)• Across Ages Demonstration (1991-1996)• Across ages Replication (1996-1998)• Project Youth Connect (1999-2002)• Across Ages Dissemination (2002-2005)
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AcrossAges
85 Replications across the U.S.
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Replication:Lessons Learned
• Organizational Capacity• Partnerships• Fidelity to Model/Community Impact• Sustainability
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AcrossAges
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Time Money
What are the Challenges?
StaffOthers?
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How Can We Address the Challenges?
Map Your Program - Identify Strengths and Gaps.
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How Can We Address the Challenges?
Create a Logic Model
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How Can We Address the Challenges?
Engage new or existing volunteers in capacity building roles.
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How Can We Address the Challenges?
Utilize existing resources and tools.