Innovation Research & Training

05/30/2018

iRT Researchers Dr. Allison Schmidt and Dr. Rebecca Stelter are attending the SPR Annual Meeting in DC. They will be at a poster presentation in the Columbia Hall on Thursday, May 31st, 2018 6:30-7:45pm.

Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 26th Annual Meeting that will be held in Washington, DC, May 29 – June 1, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. This year’s theme is “Optimizing the Relev...

04/25/2018

Dr. Kathryn Stump will be presenting "Exploring the variability in how youth and families experience caregiver incarceration" in Salon 3 at 10:30.

04/25/2018

Yesterday, Dr. Kupersmidt presented at ASU's National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference. iRT and Mentoring Central are exploring the positive effects mentoring can have on this population.

04/24/2018

Dr. Janis Kupersmidt will be presenting "The Role of Social Cognitive Strengths in Buffering the Effects of Risk Exposure on Children of Incarcerated Parents," In Salon B at 2:30pm.

Invited Symposium: "The Impact: Unpacking What We Know," facilitated by Carol Burton, founder and principal of Jeweld Legacy (Ballroom)

04/24/2018

Dr. Janis Kupersmidt and Dr. Katie Stump are at 's National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference in . Today, Dr. Kupersmidt will be presenting "The Role of Social Cognitive Strengths in Buffering the Effects of Risk Exposure on Children of Incarcerated Parents"

04/20/2018

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03/12/2018

“As we turn the calendar to March, let us make a renewed effort to infuse our work on behalf of children, youth, and families with the vitality, freshness, and anticipation of spring and the promise it holds for a new beginning.”

Written by Janet Forbush, Senior Advisor with the Center for the Advancement of Mentoring February 2018 Background: February 2018 will remain in our collective consciousness as another month marked with tragedy and carnage that played out at Stoneman Douglas high school in Florida resulting in seven...

03/09/2018

“In a Forbes article written late last year, Brett Steenbarger discusses what he calls the “psychology of giving”. In it, he argues that, when we experience ourselves as givers, we receive a deep and enduring affirmation of our value to others.”

Written by Justin Preston In a Forbes article written late last year, Brett Steenbarger discusses what he calls the “psychology of giving”. In it, he argues that, when we experience ourselves as givers, we receive a deep and enduring affirmation of our value to others. That’s nice, as far as i...

03/08/2018

“Professor Tolan is an internationally recognized authority on youth violence and prevention. He is author or co-author of more than 160 books, monographs, chapters, articles and technical reports on topics related to children’s mental health, prevention."

Jean Rhodes interviews Patrick Tolan of UVA, who discusses his authority on youth mentoring, and his quest to find out what helps and what does not.

03/07/2018

“Recent longitudinal studies show that Black adolescents and adults from low socioeconomic backgrounds who are resilient are also more likely to get physically sick.”

BERNADETTE SÁNCHEZ, PHD, NMRC RESEARCH BOARD MEMBER & PROFESSOR AT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Editor’s Note: This blog article was originally posted on the National Mentoring Resource Center website. NMRC Research Board members were asked to share their key insights from last year’s National Mentoring S...

03/06/2018

“Mentor Webinar – Expanding Corporate Engagement: Strengthening Infrastructure
Thursday, March 15, 2018

1:00 PM – 2:15PM EDT”

Thursday, March 15, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:15PM EDT Businesses have so much to offer our programs beyond sponsorship and direct-service volunteers. Join this webinar to explore ways that corporate partnerships can strengthen organizational infrastructure and build your capacity. Learn best practices and...