| Homeless Youth in the United States: Recent Research Findings and Intervention Approaches Contributor(s): Dworsky, Amy (Author), U. S. Dept of Housing and Urban Developm (Created by), Et Al (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1288916701 ISBN-13: 9781288916702 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $14.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.18 lbs) 36 pages |
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| Publisher Description: In this paper, the authors cite research indicating that youth may be the single age group most at risk of becoming homeless, yet comparatively little research has been done in the past decade on this vulnerable population. Some important progress has been made, including longitudinal studies on youth "aging out" of foster care. After reviewing the characteristics of homeless youth, the authors review recent research findings on the homeless youth population and interventions developed to address their housing and service needs. These include interventions directed at youth themselves (education, employment, social skills training) as well as family-focused strategies. The authors conclude with future directions for both research and practice. |