Homeless Youth and Sexual Exploitation: Research Findings and Practice Implications

Date: 30 Oct 2009

Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness

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Homeless youth surviving day-to-day on the streets are at constant risk of solicitation and sexual exploitation. Homeless youth are far more likely to be physically and sexually victimized than their peers who are housed, and they are more likely to experience repeated episodes of sexual assaults. This publication reviews the research and practice implications for community-based services.