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STATISTICS

Mentoring Statistics:

Making A 'Measurable' Difference

National studies have shown that mentoring programs decrease:

  • Illegal drug use by 46%

  • Alcoholic consumption by 27%

  • School truancy by 53%

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Why Is Mentoring Important?

  • A Matter of “Trust”

  • A structured & trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring and accountable individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the young person’s competence, self-esteem and character.

What is Mentoring?

Sobering statistics are real, at-risk children and adolescents desperately need guidance and mentors to reverse these trends:

 

  • 57% of African American children have at least one parent in prison

  • Complications from HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among young AA women

  • Everyday more than 1,000 African American teenagers are arrested

  • 7% of all African American babies are born to young women under the age of 18

  • 85% of African American children are reading below grade level

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Mentored Students:

  • Increase their grades by 59%

  • Increase their aspirations and goals by 79%

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National studies have shown that mentoring programs decrease:

  • 98% of the youths paired with mentors stayed in school

  • 85% of youths who had a mentor did not use drugs

  • 98% of teens matched with mentors avoid teen pregnancy

  • 98% of youth paired with mentors avoided gang activity

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
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