[For votes to count, referees must reasonably explain why they voted as they did. Thus, please explain your vote. If you voted to publish pending minor changes, specify each change, why it is needed, and, possibly, how it should/could be done.]
This study contributes to the advancement of a much-needed research about the critical role of mentors in VTCs. While the research echoes findings from prior studies, it is also innovative as it does a very good job identifying and explaining three types of mentoring styles that are contributing to the lack of consistency in defining the role of mentors in VTCs. Interviews conducted with mentors, mentees and courtroom staff demonstrate how, even within the same courtroom, mentors are not perceived/do not perceive themselves in a comprehensive well-defined manner. I believe this is a good fit for this journal. There are a couple of limitations, but they do not detract from the overall quality of the paper. For example, while I understand the use of pseudonyms, Alan and James are used for both mentors and mentees, making the reader wonder if those are separate people or not. Additionally, interviews with team members were conducted but only one attorney was quoted in the paper. It seems as if more generalized comments were made regarding the opinions and perceptions of team members regarding the role of mentors in VTCs, but it would have been interesting to see quotes from judges, attorneys from both sides, court coordinators and probation.
Minor changes should also include deleting the references not included in the body of the paper. The following were found in the references but not in the paper:
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