The Sexual Behaviors of Street Youth: A Descriptive Study.

Clark, Jeffrey K.; Wood, Martin L.; Lucas, Barbara; Russell, Lisa

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ERIC Number: EJ588973

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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The Sexual Behaviors of Street Youth: A Descriptive Study.

Clark, Jeffrey K.; Wood, Martin L.; Lucas, Barbara; Russell, Lisa

Journal of At-Risk Issues, v5 n2 p39-45 Win-Spr 1999

Interviewed 420 street youths in a midwestern city to analyze their sexual behaviors. Ninety-one percent were sexually active, and nearly half were engaged in sex for survival. Discusses the need to coordinate comprehensive social services to prevent an increase in the number of street youth. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Coordination, Homeless People, Prevention, Program Development, Sexuality, Social Services, Urban Youth, Youth Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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