mentoring
Defined in 4 places across 3 titles — 3 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “mentoring” means a structured, managed program in which children are appropriately matched with screened and trained adult volunteers for one on-one relationships, involving meetings and activities on a regular basis, intended to meet, in part, the child’s need for involvement with a caring and supportive adult who provides a positive role model.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2025–present42 U.S.C. § 629AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subpart
- 2001–present42 U.S.C. § 629IThe Public Health and Welfare · Grants for programs for mentoring children of prisoners · in this section
The term “mentoring” means a program in which an adult works with a child or youth on a 1-to-1 basis, establishing a supportive relationship, providing academic assistance, and introducing the child or youth to new experiences that enhance the child or youth's ability to excel in school and become a responsible citizen.
Source
- 1994–present20 U.S.C. § 8801Education · 8801 to 8803. Repealed. Pub. L. 107110, title X, 1011(5)(C), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1986 · under this chapter
the term "mentoring" means matching 1 adult with 1 or more youths for the purpose of providing guidance, support, and encouragement through regularly scheduled meetings for not less than 9 months;
Source
- 2018–present34 U.S.C. § 11311Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this subchapter