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"Studies of formal, one-on-one mentoring programs like YJI's reveal success in decreasing violent behavior, crime, and substance use, and increasing academic success, self-esteem, and knowledge of career opportunities for youth."

See MENTOR at www.mentoring.org. More research on mentoring at: {http://www.mentoring.org/news_and_research/research_and_studies}

See also Tierney et al, “Making a Difference: an Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters”, available online at {http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/111_publication.pdf}.