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Reaching street youth on substance abuse
1Communications Programmes of Street Kids International, Toronto, Canada.
World Health Forum
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This study explores using art to engage street youth in substance abuse counseling. It presents practical methods for using creative expression to guide vulnerable young people toward safer life choices.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Art Therapy
Background:
- Street youth are a vulnerable population facing significant challenges.
- Substance abuse is prevalent among street youth, hindering their well-being.
- Traditional outreach methods often struggle to reach this demographic effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of art-based interventions for street youth.
- To provide practical strategies for using art to facilitate counseling and promote safer lifestyles.
- To explore innovative approaches for engaging hard-to-reach youth populations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing artistic creation as a medium for communication and engagement.
- Integrating counseling principles within art-making activities.
- Developing tailored art projects to capture the imagination of street youth.
Main Results:
- Art interventions can effectively capture the attention and interest of street youth.
- Creative expression serves as a pathway to address substance abuse issues.
- This approach facilitates a connection to counseling and promotes positive behavioral change.
Conclusions:
- Art-based strategies offer a viable and effective method for reaching and supporting street youth with substance abuse issues.
- Creative engagement can be a powerful tool in steering vulnerable youth toward healthier life paths.
- Further exploration of art therapy in social work is warranted for similar populations.