CPP Youth Development & Mentoring Programs 2

Question 1

Which mentoring model involves a group of youth being guided by one or more adult mentors simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Group mentoring

Answer

Group mentoring pairs one or more adult mentors with multiple youth at the same time, offering a cost-effective alternative to one-to-one models.

Question 2

In positive youth development (PYD) frameworks, the 'Five Cs' model includes competence, confidence, connection, character, and which fifth element?

Accepted Answer

Caring

Answer

The Five Cs of positive youth development are Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring (compassion).

Question 3

Which federal initiative provides funding and standards for mentoring programs targeting disadvantaged youth in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring Children of Prisoners program

Answer

The Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) program, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, provides structured mentoring to youth with incarcerated parents.

Question 4

A youth development program wants to measure 'social bonding.' Which assessment tool is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale

Answer

The Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale (CASSS) directly measures perceived social support from parents, teachers, classmates, and close friends.

Question 5

Which concept refers to the number of supportive, caring adults a youth has in their life and is a key protective factor in prevention?

Accepted Answer

Natural mentoring network

Answer

The natural mentoring network describes the informal web of caring adults (relatives, coaches, clergy) who naturally support a young person's development.

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CPP Youth Development & Mentoring Programs 2