Treatment for Homeless Youth Pays Off in Long Run, Study Finds
Description:
One of the few studies examining methods to help homeless youth found that a comprehensive intervention program can indeed dramatically improve their life situation.
The six-month study of homeless youth in Albuquerque found that teens who completed the program significantly reduced their substance abuse and depression and increased their social stability, including the number of days living off the streets, compared to those who received standard treatment. (Author)
Type of Resource:
Newspaper
Publication Date:
2007
Issue:
January
Location:
Columbus, OH
Phone:
614-292-8457