Big brothers big sisters put to the test: can mentoring prevent crime?
NCT ID NCT03495635
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the Big Brothers Big Sisters community mentoring program can prevent crime and delinquency in youth ages 10 to 16. Over 1,300 young people were randomly assigned to either get a mentor or not, and researchers tracked arrests, delinquency, and substance use for 4 years. The goal was to see if having a caring adult mentor reduces risky behaviors and helps kids stay on a positive path.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60608, United States