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Building intervention responses for sexually exploited, runaway youth
Laurel Edinburgh1, Jane Swenson
1Midwest Children's Resource Center, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, USA. laurel.edinburgh@childrensmn.org
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|December 19, 2008
Summary
Nursing administrators can improve healthcare access for runaway and sexually exploited youth. Strategies include community collaborations and targeted outreach to this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Administration
- Social Work
Background:
- Runaway and sexually exploited youth face significant health and safety risks.
- Addressing the needs of vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations presents a national challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline strategies for nursing administrators to support vulnerable youth.
- To promote healthcare delivery for sexually exploited and runaway adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Review of administrative strategies for outreach.
- Emphasis on interagency collaboration development.
- Discussion of healthcare promotion for underserved groups.
Main Results:
- Nursing administrators can facilitate outreach to difficult-to-serve youth.
- Collaborations with community agencies enhance service delivery.
- Proactive promotion of healthcare improves outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Conclusions:
- Nursing administrators play a key role in addressing the health needs of runaway and exploited youth.
- Interprofessional collaboration is essential for effective healthcare provision.
- Targeted outreach and support systems are crucial for this population.
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