The Science

Based on Rhodes, Liang, & Spencer’s (2009) groundbreaking guidelines First Do No Harm: Ethical Principles for Youth Mentoring Relationships (in Profession Psychology: Research and Practice, 40(5), 452-458), this course describes how APA’s ethical principles may be applied to mentors.

At the end of the brief course, users complete a knowledge check.

Who is this course for? This course is perfect for caring adults who are new to mentoring.

Course Objectives

  • Mentors will be able to list the five ethical principles for youth mentorship.
  • Mentors will be able to apply the five ethical principles in their mentorship relationships.
  • Mentors will be able to recognize and prevent potentials for harm in their mentorship relationships.
  • Mentors will be able to support at-risk youth by maintaining consistency and confidentiality in their mentorship relationships.

Course Outline

  • First do no harm
  • Promote the welfare of others
  • Be trustworthy and responsible
  • Act with integrity
  • Promote justice for young people
  • Respect young people’s rights
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Research reported on this website was supported by the National Institutes of Mental Health under award number 5R41MH126795.

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