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OJJDP Observes National Mentoring Month

JUVJUST, National Mentoring Month, est. 2002
Source: MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (see reuse policy).

President Biden proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month, a nationwide observance honoring today’s mentors and encouraging communities to engage in mentoring activities to ensure positive outcomes for youth. 

"A rising number of adolescents are experiencing mental health challenges, including from bullying and social media harms. 

That is why, as part of my Unity Agenda I announced in my State of the Union address, my Administration
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OJJDP FY 2022 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative Solicitation Webinar

May 2022

Held on May 10, 2022, this grant solicitation webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2022 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative Solicitation. This webinar provided a general overview of the program, the goals and objectives, a discussion about the application process, and a Q&A opportunity for participants.

January is National Mentoring Month

President Biden proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month, a nationwide observance honoring mentors and encouraging communities to engage in mentoring activities to ensure positive outcomes for youth.