Amachi: Mentoring Children of Prisoners in Philadelphia

Full Title: 
Amachi: Mentoring Children of Prisoners in Philadelphia
Item Number: 
M2616
Publisher: 
Public/Private Ventures
Year: 
2003
Author: 
Jucovy, Linda

Details the experiences and lessons learned from a high-profile effort to serve children of prisoners in a faith-based setting. Discusses planning and coordination between church congregations and Big Brothers Big Sisters; volunteer and mentee recruitment; and program quality and effectiveness.

Language: 
English
Format: 
Monograph