Cultural Humility Training for Mentors: Lessons Learned and Implications of Youth Programs
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| Title: | Cultural Humility Training for Mentors: Lessons Learned and Implications of Youth Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Amy J. Anderson, April Riordan, Lavasha Smith, Bridget Hillard, Bernadette Sánchez |
| Source: | Journal of Youth Development. 2022 17(3):21-38. |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-2278; e-mail: cupress@clemson.edu; Web site: www.clemson.edu/press |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS) |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Youth Programs, Volunteers, Cultural Awareness, Consciousness Raising, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Training, Mentors, Interpersonal Relationship, In Person Learning, Videoconferencing, Organizational Objectives |
| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
| Abstract: | The current paper presents lessons learned from a research-to-practice partnership between mentoring program practitioners and researchers that focused on the development and implementation of a cultural humility training for volunteer mentors. Using multiple data sources (e.g., training materials, field notes, mentor surveys), we present a description of the research-to-practice partnership and the Culturally Smart Relationships pilot training content. We generate practice-oriented lessons to inform future cultural humility training work with staff and volunteers in youth programs. Our lessons reflect recommendations that emerged from five project phases: (a) organizational commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion; (b) training curriculum and logistical planning; (c) "To Zoom, or not to Zoom''; (d) facilitation of the training; and (e) post-training and ongoing support. The pilot training content and lessons learned have implications for youth programs by elucidating training as one component of a broader approach for equity in youth developmental program practice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1458840 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The current paper presents lessons learned from a research-to-practice partnership between mentoring program practitioners and researchers that focused on the development and implementation of a cultural humility training for volunteer mentors. Using multiple data sources (e.g., training materials, field notes, mentor surveys), we present a description of the research-to-practice partnership and the Culturally Smart Relationships pilot training content. We generate practice-oriented lessons to inform future cultural humility training work with staff and volunteers in youth programs. Our lessons reflect recommendations that emerged from five project phases: (a) organizational commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion; (b) training curriculum and logistical planning; (c) "To Zoom, or not to Zoom''; (d) facilitation of the training; and (e) post-training and ongoing support. The pilot training content and lessons learned have implications for youth programs by elucidating training as one component of a broader approach for equity in youth developmental program practice. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
