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In January, 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed January
National Mentoring Month. The Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in association with the Juvenile
Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project (JJTAP) of Eastern
Kentucky University, is pleased to announce an upcoming live
satellite videoconference highlighting the importance of
mentoring. The 2-hour broadcast, ”Mentoring Matters” will be
aired nationwide on Friday February 7, 2003, from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. EST.
It will also be available for viewing on the World Wide
Web.
The
broadcast will highlight the importance of mentoring
as a proven and effective approach to delinquency
prevention; examine mentoring in community-based, work-based,
faith-based and school-based settings; and share strategies for
effective mentor recruitment. A
panel of national experts will be on hand to answer questions and
discuss issues with the viewing audience.
Audience
This
broadcast is designed
for State and local juvenile justice agencies, policymakers,
judges, law enforcement, probation officers, business leaders,
teachers, school and community leaders, faith-based organizations
and others interested in meeting the needs of today’s youth.
Broadcast
Objectives
¨ Raise
awareness of mentoring
¨ Examine
mentoring in a variety of settings
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Present examples of successful recruitment strategies
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Provide information and
resources related to mentoring
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