Homeless Youth in the United States
By Jacqueline Smollar, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 3, 2001, Pages 1,3-5
Abstract:
This article briefly summarizes the history of youth homelessness, how homelessness affects adolescent development, and implications this may have for social policies and services.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Homeless Youth
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 3, 2001
This issue explores the effects of homelessness on adolescent development, the educational needs of middle school homeless students, and how professionals can help homeless youth. As one prfoessional who works with youth stated, "This edition has become required reading for all staff."
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Educational Needs of Middle School Homeless Students, Pages 5-7
- • Helping Homeless Youth Help Themselves: Exploring the Roles of Professionals, Pages 12-14
- • Homeless Youth in the United States, Pages 1,3-5
- • McKinney Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, Pages 11
- • Rural & Urban Runaways: Different Survival Strategies or Different Resources?, Pages 15-16
- • Understanding Street Culture: A Prevention Perspective, Pages 8-10
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