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London, Lorna H., Ed. – 2002
This book is devoted to interventions that help to make a difference in the lives of children. Children have many challenges, some of which cannot be addressed effectively during the school day. The role of community psychologists has become increasingly important in helping to meet the social and emotional needs of children. This book presents…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Childhood Needs, Children, Community Services
Peer reviewedle Roux, Johann; Smith, Cheryl Sylvia – Adolescence, 1998
Attempts to identify the psychological characteristics that predispose certain children to run away and to survive, often for long periods, on the streets of South Africa. Examines vulnerability and resilience as well as social conditions that mediate the psychological predisposition to become a street child. (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Children, Conditioning
Rizzini, Irene; Lusk, Mark W. – Children and Youth Services Review, 1995
Presents an overview of the situation of street children and youth in urban Latin America. Findings from numerous studies throughout the region are synthesized. Suggests that economic factors underlie the marginalization of vast numbers of Latin American children. The result is the exclusion of many of the region's children from meaningful…
Descriptors: Child Labor, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedForst, Martin L.; And Others – Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1993
Uses medical data (medical history and physical examination) on samples of 245 delinquent and 160 homeless youths in San Francisco (California) to discuss health needs of this population. The article reveals that a substantial number of these youth did not have adequate health care coverage despite considerable medical problems compared to the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Clinics, Communicable Diseases
Peer reviewedle Roux, Johann; Smith, Cheryl Sylvia – Adolescence, 1998
Research has shown that no treatment program designed for street children can succeed unless the community is prepared to respect, protect, and provide opportunities for them. Investigates why the general public, and those charged with enforcing the law, often treat street children with scorn and hostility. (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Children, Community Involvement
Peer reviewedle Roux, Johann; Smith, Cheryl Sylvia – Adolescence, 1998
The police, court officials, social workers, and the public in general perceive street children negatively: their behavior is deemed deviant. This paper examines the concept of deviance as a label placed on the powerless by those in positions of power. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse
Peer reviewedMcChesney, Kay Young – Education and Urban Society, 1993
Synthesizes research findings from 10 studies on urban homeless families; and details their demographic characteristics, including the number of children, race, ethnicity, and family composition. Focus is on mothers with children and the effects of homelessness on children. (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Demography, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedRotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; And Others – American Psychologist, 1991
Reviews studies on the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among homeless adolescents, and makes policy recommendations. Discusses factors affecting delivery of services, social networks and risk acts, and describes intervention programs aimed at homeless youth. Homeless youth are well informed about HIV and responsive to behavior change.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedStronge, James H. – Education and Urban Society, 1993
Introduces background issues regarding the education of homeless children in urban areas, focusing on problems of definition and identification and sociological factors related to homelessness. An overview is provided of the articles of the special issue. The challenges are how to meet the needs of an amorphous and troubled population. (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Definitions, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
