1. Research Roundup: What Leads Homeless Youth to Have Run-ins With the Law?

Research Roundup: What Leads Homeless Youth to Have Run-ins With the Law?

This article from the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth highlights three studies that identify possible risk factors for criminal justice involvement among runaway and homeless youth, including substance use, length of time living on the streets, and childhood trauma history. 

URL
http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/news/2014/09/research-roundup-what-leads-homeless-youth-have-run-ins-law?utm_source=FindYouthInfo.gov&utm_medium=Federal%20Links&utm_campaign=Reports-and-Resources
Federal Agencies
Administration for Children and Families
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Publications
Topic
Runaway and Homeless Youth