Articles for the Topic "Youth Drop-in Centers"

Trauma Among Homeless Youth

2007-06-20T09:04:48

Homeless street youth have become a common presence in most large American cities. The prevalence of homeless youth is difficult to determine, but researchers estimate that 1 million to 1.6 million youth per year experience homelessness (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2006). Not surprisingly, homeless youth have significant mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal ideation, and substance abuse disorders (Cochran, Stewart, Ginzler & Cauce, 2002). Most of these youth experienced potentially traumatic events before they left home, and many of them are retraumatized once they arrive on the street (Stewart, Steiman, Cauce, ochran, Whitbeck, & Hoyt, 2004). These youth struggle to recover from both previous and new traumatic experiences while trying to survive in a hostile street environment.

How to Open and Sustain a Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth

2010-04-26T08:39:53

This paper discusses how to operate a youth drop-on center and different ways to provide services to homeless youth to enhance their motivation for change.

10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Programs For Runaway and Homeless Youth

2009-11-09T04:31:52

Trauma is very prevalent amongst homeless youth and being able to recognize the signs of trauma is integral to organizations working with this population. These ten tips, written by the Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership, provide useful insight to all organizations working with homeless youth.

A Guide to Growing POSSE (Peer Outreach Support Services & Education)

2010-04-26T09:12:41

POSSE Project Halton has developed a model, comprehensively outlined in this manual, to help other communities form their own POSSE Projects. (authors)

Advocating for the Special Education Needs of Homeless and Mobile Students: A Guide to Rights and Resources

2009-04-23T01:27:39

This booklet provides legal resources for students with special needs who are homeless or highly mobile. (Authors)

Art Making as a Component and Facilitator of Resiliency with Homeless Youth

2010-04-26T08:58:58

This research article examines the impact of art and creativity on homeless youths who attend programs at drop-in centers.

Culture and Trauma Brief: Trauma Among Homeless Youth

2007-08-22T01:48:21

This brief brings to life the issues facing youth who are homeless and the implications for providing trauma-informed, culturally competent services.

Dealing with Teen Dating Violence Among Runaways

2010-04-26T10:31:38

This brochure provides valuable information into the nature of intimate partner violence, such as warning signs, how to help, where to turn, and more.

Homeless Youth in the United States: Recent Research Findings and Intervention Approaches

2008-03-11T11:20:57

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. (Authors)

Homeless Youth NCH Fact Sheet #13

2007-09-16T08:28:03

This fact sheet discusses the dimensions, causes, and consequences of homelessness among youth. An overview of program and policy issues and a list of resources for further study are also provided. (NCH)

How to be a Friend of Children and Youth

2008-12-22T11:20:29

The Child Welfare League of America has compiled a list of different ways to become involved with protecting the development of children. The information ranges from interacting with a child to assuring best policies for underprivileged children to how to find a place to volunteer in your local community. Become an active participant in assuring the safety of our youth. (HRC)

HRC Webcast Resources: Creating Trauma-Informed Programs: Youth Drop-in Centers and Beyond

2010-05-05T12:24:03

This FREE HRC webcast which aired on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 discussed trauma-informed care and how it impacts services in a drop-in center for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.

HRC's Homelessness and Traumatic Stress Training Package

2008-07-14T12:53:46

The Homelessness and Traumatic Stress Training Package is a resource for service providers to train their staff on the relationship between homelessness and traumatic stress and how to apply trauma concepts to their day-to-day work with people experiencing homelessness. This package includes a Trainer’s Guide, which provides an overview and instructions for using this package, as well as training materials.

Kicked Out? Drop In.

2010-04-26T09:01:55

The article relates the decision of the author and his group of friends to open an LGBTQ drop-in program which aims to help gay youths through social programming and support groups in Wisconsin. At first they established the center in a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee to help youths deal with rejection. The author is now director of youth services at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center where he runs Project Q. In his six years of operation they have supported people from all walks of life: from valedictorians and suburbanites to prostitutes. The program provides a safe environment to GLBT youth. (Author)

National Runaway Prevention Month: Community Action Kit

2008-11-11T01:04:22

November is National Runaway Prevention Month. It is a public education campaign spearheaded by the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) and the National Network for Youth (NN4Y) to: increase the awareness of the issues facing runaways; and educate the public about the solutions and the role they can play in preventing youth from running away. The Community Action Kit has been designed with the goal of assisting local community members in planning, conducting, and promoting community projects and activities to be held during National Runaway Prevention Month. The action kit includes event planning information, suggested activities, and examples to facilitate the implementation of the activities. (Authors)

Quick Tips: Working with LGBTQI2-S Youth who are Homeless

2008-06-02T11:33:15

Youth who are homeless and identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, or Two-Spirited ( LGBTQI2-S ) utilize many types of services. It is important that all agencies take steps to ensure that services are accessible, culturally competent, and welcoming.

Runaway Teen Power and Control Wheel

2010-04-26T09:23:36

The power and control wheel identifies the types of behaviors and manipulations that abuser/batterers utilize within intimate relationships. This information is important to recognize when intervening in the cycle of violence.

So Glad You Came! Harm Reduction Therapy in Community Settings

2010-04-26T08:23:45

The authors of this report look at the application of harm reduction in community-oriented settings. The authors examine the different programs that can be used with in these settings to enhance the effectiveness of harm reduction principles.

Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS)

2007-08-22T02:23:32

This fact sheet summarizes SPARCS, a group intervention that was specifically designed to address the needs of chronically traumatized adolescents.

The ARC Framework for Runaway and Homeless Youth Serving Agencies

2010-04-26T09:29:31

ARC, Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency, provides a conceptual framework and core principles of intervention for working with youth who have experienced multiple and/or prolonged traumas, a key characteristic of many youth experiencing homelessness. The Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership (HHYP), a collaboration of 8 agencies, selected this framework from available trauma treatment approaches because it provides a flexible model of intervention that is developmentally appropriate and relevant for addressing a continuum of trauma exposures. The ARC framework has been a useful tool to understand homeless youth, guide our interventions, and inform agency policies and practices. (Authors)

Trauma-Informed Consequences for Homeless Youth

2010-04-26T09:33:19

Homeless youth-serving agencies including drop-in centers, emergency shelters, transitional living, and supportive housing programs work hard to maintain safe and supportive environments for young people. While safety is always a primary concern, rules and consequences must take into account the following factors: normal adolescent development, the impact of trauma on development and behavior, the realities of homelessness, and the unique histories of each young person we encounter. In our efforts to make agency rules and consequences more trauma-informed, we have found it useful to clearly understand the differences between punishment and consequences and acknowledge the tension between maintaining consistency and providing individualized, trauma-informed responses. (authors)