A number of studies suggest that mentoring has become the most sought-after form of intervention with high-risk youth (Miller, Barnes, Miller, McKinnon, 2013; Allison, KW, Edmonds, T., Wilson, K., Pope, M. and Farrell, AD, 2011; Such programs are dedicated to reducing the risk (Allison et al., 2011) of violence, social reintegration and delinquency among young people (Williams, 2011 Although mentoring methods have been the subject of research). In recent years, there remain many gaps in the current literature that further studies are needed (Miller et al., 2013) to inform programs and researchers about effective methods. regarding the effects of mentoring on future outcomes; furthermore, it creates confusion about how these programs continue to emerge. A major element of the effectiveness of a program lies in the measurement or evaluation of its structure (Deutsch, N. and Spencer, R., 2009). This is done by conducting surveys, focus groups and interviews (Deutsch, N. and Spencer, R. (2009); Karcher, M. and Nakkula, M. (2010); Diehl, DC, Howse, RB and Trivette, C.M. (2011); The studies provide the researcher with insight into knowledge that would otherwise not be known, to better understand mentoring reactions and relational styles (Karcher, M. and Nakkula, M. (2010); Christens, BD and Peterson, NA ( 2012); Diehl et al., 2011; Leyton‐Armakan, J., Lawrence, E., Deutsch, N., Lee Williams, J. and Henneberger, A. (2012); 2010).Research examines the social and psychological factors (Meyer, KC and Bouchey, HA, 2010) that enable...... middle of article......95257Roehlkepartain, EC (2012): Evolving the development of young people towards hope and fulfillment. Applied Developmental Science, 16(1), 31-35. doi:10.1080/10888691.2012.642775Spencer, R., Collins, M.E., Ward, R., and Smashnaya, S. (2010). Mentoring youth leaving foster care: Promise and potential pitfalls. Social Work, 55(3), 225-34. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/756467755?accountid=14872Sukarieh, M. and Tannock,. S. (2011). The positivity imperative: A critical look at the new youth development movement. Journal of Youth Studies, 14(6), 675-691.doi: 10.1080/13676261.2011.571663Williams, C. (2011). Mentoring and social skills training: Ensuring better outcomes for youth in foster care. Child protection, 90(1), 59-74.