Both concurrent and longitudinal data collection are planned. Three studies are under way, one in a small, suburban, more homogeneous community, and two in larger, urban and more diverse communities. Initial data collection on the other two studies has been completed, and analysis has begun and will continue in 2001. A survey assessing adolescents' experience with partnerships is being developed and is currently in the pilot stage. The project has been completed.
Data collection is currently underway.
Last quarter of 2001. The purpose of this evaluation effort was to develop useful tools to measure the effects of a school-based mentoring program. The toolkit will subsequently be developed into a product more specifically linked to the Developmental Assets framework and available through the Search Institute publications catalog. The project has been completed. Lutheran Brotherhood and Search Institute.