CPP Youth Development & Mentoring Programs 3

Question 1

A mentor notices their mentee has unexplained bruises and behavioral changes. What is the mentor's primary legal and ethical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Document observations and report to program staff who will contact child protective services

Answer

Mentors are mandated reporters through their program; they should document and report to program staff, who then fulfill the mandatory reporting obligation to child protective services.

Question 2

Which developmental stage theory, used in CPP practice, emphasizes that adolescents must achieve a sense of identity versus role confusion?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's psychosocial development theory

Answer

Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory identifies identity vs. role confusion as the central developmental challenge of adolescence (Stage 5).

Question 3

In school-based mentoring programs, which outcome is most strongly supported by research evidence?

Accepted Answer

Improved attendance and academic engagement

Answer

Research consistently shows that school-based mentoring most reliably improves attendance, school engagement, and attitudes toward school, though academic achievement gains are modest.

Question 4

A prevention coordinator is designing a mentoring program for youth ages 10–14 in a rural community with limited transportation. Which program structure is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Group mentoring at local schools during the school day

Answer

School-based group mentoring eliminates transportation barriers by delivering services where youth already are during regular school hours.

Question 5

Which principle of trauma-informed care is MOST critical when onboarding youth who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) into a mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

Trustworthiness and transparency

Answer

Trustworthiness and transparency are foundational for trauma-affected youth, as distrust is a hallmark of trauma and must be addressed before other healing can occur.

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CPP Youth Development & Mentoring Programs 3