Runaway and Homeless Youth: New Research and Clinical Perspectives

Runaway Youth at the Time that of Their Disappearance.- Running away from Substitute Care.- Food Insecurity and Related Problems among Homeless and Runaway Youth.- Employment and Other Income Sources of Runaway and Homeless Youth.- School Issues Facing Runaway and Homeless Youth.- Substance Use among Homeless and Runaway Adolescents.- Delinquent/Criminal and Violent Behavior.- Runaway and Homeless Sexual Minorities.- Well-Being and Access to Health Care.- Suicidal Behavior.- Self-Mutilation among Runaway and Homeless Youth.- Sexual Risks.-Pregnancy.- HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors.- Mortality.- Street Youth in Different Countries.- Police Responses to Runaway and Homeless Youth.- Court Responses to Runaway Offenses and Other Juvenile Status Violations.- Juvenile Detention.- Runaway and Homeless Youth Interventions.- Runaway and Homeless Youth Needs: Legislation and Policy Options.