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Runaways at risk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 14, 2010
Insights
Young runaways face hidden challenges, with up to 10,000 youth experiencing homelessness for over four weeks. Their health and social care needs are often overlooked by professionals.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Young runaways represent a vulnerable population whose needs are often unmet.
- A significant number of young people experience prolonged periods away from home, indicating potential homelessness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the hidden needs of young runaways.
- To underscore the gap in awareness among health and social care professionals regarding this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of case studies.
- Surveys distributed to social care providers.
- Literature review on youth homelessness.
Main Results:
- Identified significant gaps in service provision for young runaways.
- Highlighted a lack of professional awareness regarding the prevalence and needs of this group.
- Quantified the issue, noting up to 10,000 young people away from home for over four weeks.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for increased visibility and tailored support for young runaways.
- Emphasized the critical role of health and social care professionals in addressing the needs of vulnerable youth.
- Called for improved training and resources for professionals working with runaway youth.
Abstract:
The needs of young runaways remain largely hidden from health and social care professionals. Yet up to 10,000 will be away from home for more than four weeks.
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