Rooted in relationship: A guide to mentoring BIPOC girls

Abstract

YMAN developed this guide on behalf of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s National Mentoring Resource Center to advance best practices and fill research gaps related to mentoring BIPOC girls. The guide provides more information about what BIPOC girls expressed as important in their mentoring programs. We also provide concrete resources for mentoring programs to implement best practices for supporting BIPOC girls. Together, these tools allow organizations to align their mentoring approach with the strategies outlined in the report for creating responsive, identity-affirming, strengths-based mentoring relationships with BIPOC girls. Programs can directly utilize these materials when designing and evaluating their mentorship for greater cultural competency and effectiveness.