Why Male Mentoring is important ?

Why does the D.E.W Girl Power program have a use for a mentorship for males you ask? D.E.W is an advocate for all youth to have mentors not just young women...
Data shows that boys and young men of color, regardless of socio-economic background, are disproportionately at risk throughout the journey from their youngest years to college and career (the White House “Fact Sheet”, 2014)
It’s a proven intervention that works, . The research is clear. It shows the positive impact mentoring has on young people.
Mentoring plays a positive role for students who may be falling off track.
Students who meet regularly with mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37 percent less likely to skip a class. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters)
Young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. (The Mentoring Effect, 2014)
In addition to better school attendance and a better chance of going on to higher education, mentored youth maintain better attitudes toward school. (The Role of Risk, 2013)
Beyond the classroom, at-risk youth with mentors were found to be:
78% more likely to volunteer regularly.
90% more interested in becoming a mentor themselves.
130% are more likely to hold leadership positions in their communities
Data shows that boys and young men of color, regardless of socio-economic background, are disproportionately at risk throughout the journey from their youngest years to college and career (the White House “Fact Sheet”, 2014)
It’s a proven intervention that works, . The research is clear. It shows the positive impact mentoring has on young people.
Mentoring plays a positive role for students who may be falling off track.
Students who meet regularly with mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37 percent less likely to skip a class. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters)
Young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. (The Mentoring Effect, 2014)
In addition to better school attendance and a better chance of going on to higher education, mentored youth maintain better attitudes toward school. (The Role of Risk, 2013)
Beyond the classroom, at-risk youth with mentors were found to be:
78% more likely to volunteer regularly.
90% more interested in becoming a mentor themselves.
130% are more likely to hold leadership positions in their communities
Interested in Finding a Male Mentor Program, please look at the list below:
Check out these recommended Youth Male Groups that DEW partner with
Broadway in the HOOD
B.U.M.P Foundation
C.H.A.M.P.S
OK Program
T.B.M.I Inc.
W.I.N
(click on the images and it will direct you to the organization website/information)
Want to become a Mentor?
The average young man in a juvenile correctional facility spends over 1650 hours in detainment, only to be released to fewer opportunities and more obstacles. Imagine that young man spending those same hours in a positive environment surrounded by people who care about what he can become.
All mentors will be expected to complete an orientation training prior to their engagement with our students. Additionally, our mentors are invited to meet for bi-monthly meetings that are entirely discussion-based. During these times, our mentors are encouraged to share their experiences in order to learn and support one another. Through this program, our mentors are trained to implement classroom-based enrichment, as well as individualized instruction within a structured environment.
All mentors will be expected to complete an orientation training prior to their engagement with our students. Additionally, our mentors are invited to meet for bi-monthly meetings that are entirely discussion-based. During these times, our mentors are encouraged to share their experiences in order to learn and support one another. Through this program, our mentors are trained to implement classroom-based enrichment, as well as individualized instruction within a structured environment.