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Peer reviewedVissing, Yvonne M.; Diament, Joseph – Social Work, 1997
Argues that the term "homelessness" does not adequately explain housing problems experienced by high school-aged youths. Surveyed 3,676 high school teens to determine their level of "housing distress." Between 5 and 10% had been homeless sometime during the past year, and almost 20% were at risk of becoming homeless. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, High Risk Students, High School Students, Homeless People
