However, despite decades of research on homeless youth, no one really knows the number of young people who experience homelessness or how that number has changed over time. This chapter begins with an examination of the variation in prior estimates of America's homeless youth population. Next, ...
Children with no place to call home: Survival in the cars and on the streets The author reports the results of a study about how 200 children between the ages of 6 and 12 understand and cope. with their homelessness. This study is theoretically framed and empirically grounded in the person...
In this study, we identified differences in characteristics and circumstances, main presenting problems, and types of referrals received among young people who were in crisis, at imminent risk of homelessness, or currently homeless. This study draws on data from 11,566 young people who contacted ...
they were Danish citizens, and that they were 18 to 29 years old. We delimited our focus to this age group based on two aspects: First, statistics indicate a rather dramatic increase in homelessness in the age group of 18 and 29 compared to the relative increase in ...
Their services are invaluable, as approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness in the US each year according to theNational Conference of State Legislatures. This is the 10th anniversary of Sleep Out — the initiative has provided 4,000 youth with stable housing, 1,600...
federal policies that intend to address homeless youth needs and education; the causes and impact of homelessness on youth; the economics of homelessness; and the relevance of resiliency in improving homeless youth prospects. Results: Despite the enormous challenges homeless youth face, some manage ...
Trek for Teens increases awareness, support, and access to services for at-risk and homeless youth in Canada. We empower everyone to use their passions, talents, and skills to enjoy making a difference.
Although lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth with a history of homelessness (running away or being evicted from their homes by parents) report more psychological symptoms than homeless heterosexual peers, it is unclear whether symptoms are due to homelessness, given the absence of a non-home...
We are aware that that the stigma that many young people feel when accessing support services can act as a major barrier to seeking support in the first place. This is due to negative ideas and attitudes towards homelessness amongst the wider public, with many believing it is linked to indiv...
Youth homelessness is a growing crisis in the United States that is associated with a range of adverse outcomes. A variety of social service programs exist