Does Mentoring Help or Harm Troubled Youth?

Does Mentoring Help or Harm Troubled Youth?

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The Chicago School District is investing millions of dollars in mentoring troubled youth. But unrealistic expectations on the part of well-meaning adults can result in failed relationships, and failed relationships can sometimes damage the vulnerable youth they are hoping to serve. For WBEZ, Jennifer Brandel reports.