Completed: The Forgotten Children— Unaccompanied, Runaway & Homeless Youth
Whitepaper Summary by Dr. Natasha Slesnick Runaway and homeless youth are one of the most vulnerable populations worldwide. Among minor streetliving youth, 90% are between 16-17 years old. These youth are most often disconnected from family, and underserved by communities, left to fend for themselves on the fringes of our society. With limited rights and privacy, they have little access to services and supports needed to survive independently. Providers also experience legal