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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or intent by the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate, designates January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month" in the State of Delaware. The resolution highlights the significant benefits of mentoring, describing it as a proven strategy that positively impacts young people by improving their mental health, strengthening relationships, boosting academic achievement, and fostering leadership skills. It emphasizes that mentoring is particularly crucial for youth facing challenges and plays a vital role in juvenile justice and violence prevention efforts. The resolution also acknowledges the advantages for mentors themselves and points out that a substantial number of young people lack a trusted adult guide, underscoring the need to address this "mentoring gap" through collaborative efforts across various sectors to expand access to these valuable programs statewide, and encourages all Delawareans to support mentoring initiatives.

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