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All posts tagged "youth experiencing homelessness"
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5.1KGuest Opinion EssayFederal Government Must Spend More, Do More for Homeless Youth
Resilient, talented and unique describes the 4.2 million youth and young adults who experience homelessness in our country every year. Their faces,...
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6.6KGuest Opinion EssayHow We Can Leverage Social Networks, Tech to Help Homeless Young
I was recently interviewing a young person in a drop-in center serving people experiencing homelessness. While I have been working with this...
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3.3KGuest Opinion EssayPolice Can Help Homeless Youth Instead of Arresting Them
Justin (not his real name) was waiting to run into our group of volunteers as we conducted street outreach to youth and...
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2.6KGuest Opinion EssayHousing Is Harm Reduction for Youth Experiencing Homelesssness
The epidemic of youth homelessness is rooted in oppression, white supremacy and, more specifically, a social service culture that too often pits...
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2.6KGuest Opinion EssayDecriminalize Homelessness, Make Record Clearing More Accessible
In cities across America, being homeless puts you at increased risk for a criminal record. You can be charged for behaviors that...
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4.3KGuest Opinion EssayRethinking Meaning of ‘Justice’ for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
What does “justice” look like for young people experiencing homelessness in the United States? As one of the wealthiest nations in the...
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2.8KGuest Opinion EssayYouth Homelessness Must Be Made Visible Through Systems Collaboration
Youth experiencing homelessness are frequently described as hidden or invisible. The thought is that they are challenging to identify as they do...
