Presenter:
Ed Bowers, Ph.D., Professor, Clemson University
Topic: Mentoring Services for Youth Affected by SUD Within the Family
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has impacted millions of young people through substance misuse by their loved ones, yet there is little evidence on how best to support the needs of these youth or the professionals who serve them. This presentation will share evidence collected with Camp Mariposa, a national addiction prevention and mentoring program specifically designed to serve youth ages 9-17 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member.
Brief Bio:
Ed Bowers, Ph.D., is a Professor of Youth Development Leadership at Clemson University. Framed by the positive youth development (PYD) perspective, his research focuses on how mentoring relationships can promote healthy and positive development in young people. Dr. Bowers has collaborated with practitioners to design, implement, and evaluate PYD programs and materials in diverse community-based settings at the local, national, and international level. Dr. Bowers is co-editor of the journal, Applied Developmental Science, is certified as a CrimeSolutions.gov Program Reviewer, and is a senior member of the research board for the OJJDP-funded National Mentoring Resource Center.