The research review work of the NMRC is led by our NMRC Research Board, chaired by Dr. David DuBois at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This Research Board is comprised of prominent mentoring and youth development researchers who have expertise in areas that are representative of the diversity in youth mentoring program models, settings for implementation, and specific populations and outcomes of interest.
The NMRC Research Board also helps develop a repository of mentoring program resources (e.g., training guides, handbooks and curricula) that are intended to promote positive youth outcomes, particularly those relating to the prevention of delinquent behavior, victimization and juvenile justice system involvement. All of these materials are reviewed by the Research Board to assess the evidence that supports their effectiveness.