### Question
How is the "mentoring" defined?


### Answer
The term **mentoring** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 11311* as follows -

> matching 1 adult with 1 or more youths for the purpose of providing guidance, support, and encouragement through regularly scheduled meetings for not less than 9 months

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11311*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER V-INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS**

