We need more training and development before exposing them to the basic elements. Whether a referee support group or simply a social group, sharing your experiences with other refs is critical. The most important contribution is communication. If we don't communicate referee's needs or when things are going wrong, they can't develop. We can't develop in a vacuum.
Some coaches complain that they have a hard time finding referees to cover all of the games.
This is the proverbial problem every where. There is not easy solution, and there isn't just one solution. This can be higher pay, more support, more protection. . The most important contribution is communication. We can't develop in a vacuum.