NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through National Recreation & Park Association's website.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently announced a new initiative called Mentoring in Parks and Rec: Connecting Communities, Cultivating Leaders. "NRPA is excited to introduce its Mentoring in Parks and Rec initiative dedicated to supporting park and recreation professionals as they implement mentoring programs for at-risk and vulnerable youth,” said Kellie May,NRPA vice president of programs and partnerships, in a press release.According to an NRPA press release, "Mentoring plays a key role in preventing youth from engaging in risky and harmful behaviors." Through Mentoring in Parks and Rec, NRPA will work with partners to develop resources that agencies and their staff can use to develop or expand programs and help youth gain access to quality mentors. A component of this initiative focuses on implementing mentoring programs for youth impacted by opioids in rural central Appalachia. For more info and to support local park and recreation agencies in the development of effective mentoring programs, click here.