Bench & Bar March/April 2026

PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT

Mentoring Plus Each year, the Kentucky Bar Association’s (KBA) Annual Convention Planning Committee identi fies a public service project aimed at improving the lives of Kentuckians, with an emphasis often placed on those living within the host city. This year, the committee has selected Mentoring Plus in Northern Kentucky. According to their website, Mentoring Plus’s mission is, “…to empower disadvantaged youth and their families to fulfill their potential and to contribute to the well-being of the community by forming relationships based on mutual trust, compassion, and respect through mentorship, weekly programming, and case management services.” They offer weekly programming, life skills workshops, life coaching, job support services and many other benefits. For more information about Mentoring Plus, visit their website at www.mentoringplus.org/. Please join us for an interactive session on the professional role of counsel for children in Kentucky during the in-person portion of the annual convention. From Risk to Resilience: Mentoring Plus and the Role of Supportive Relationships for Court-Involved Youth will be presented on Friday, June 12, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Don’t miss this session! Also, don’t forget to donate on your KBA Annual Convention registration for this year’s public service project!

Mentoring Plus believes everyone has something to give. Whether you have one hour or several, there’s a mentoring level that fits your life—and changes a young person’s future. Mentoring Plus believes everyone has something to give. Whether you have one hour or several, there’s a mentoring level that fits your life—and changes a young person’s future.

GUIDE

Show up consistently Be a positive adult presence Listen, encourage, and support

MENTOR

Help youth set goals Teach basic life skills Provide accountability and encouragement

LIFE COACH

Stand up for youth success Help navigate school, work, or life challenges Be a consistent voice of hope

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10 march/april 2026