Mentors can have a profound impact, which is why choosing the right ones is an important decision for youth-serving nonprofits. Because individuals who seek to harm children often present as especially helpful and trustworthy, organizations can’t rely on first impressions alone.
In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we talk to Debbie Ausburn about the components of an effective mentoring program, including not just screening, but also ongoing policies and training. Strong, consistent practices help to protect minors, support the many well-intentioned mentors, and minimize risk to youth-serving nonprofits.