The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC)

National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk

Featured Resources Updated 6/17/2009

The Mentoring Toolkit: Resources for Developing Programs for Incarcerated Youth

Research has demonstrated the positive impact that a high-quality, supportive relationship with an adult can have on the life of a youth who is neglected, delinquent, or at-risk. The Mentoring Toolkit provides a general overview of mentoring research, insight into the special needs of incarcerated youth, and practical strategies for designing mentoring programs to meet those needs.

NDTAC Issue Brief: Mentoring Youth Who Are Delinquent or High Risk

This brief explores research on mentoring programs for youth currently in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system and offers several ways in which programs have adapted innovative mentoring practices to successfully work with this unique population.

The Aftercare for Indiana Through Mentoring Program

This Innovative Practice Brief offers an indepth look at the Aftercare for Indiana Through Mentoring (AIM) program, which provides statewide mentoring support for delinquent youth.

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) & Title I, Part D

Learn about ARRA and its impact on Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, funding and view resources for State Part D program administrators.

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Data Corner

The Data Corner is a one-stop-shop for resources related to State reporting, the Annual Child Count, assessments, and statistics.

Meet John McLaughlin

John McLaughlin is the Federal Program Manager for the Title I, Part D, Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk Program.

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The content of this Web site does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The programs/models featured on this site have not been evaluated by NDTAC. The site is meant to serve as a tool and to provide examples of work being done in the field. This Web site was created and is maintained by American Institutes for Research (AIR) through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, contract no. ED-04-CO-0025/0006.
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