Adolescent homelessness: Evaluating victimization risk based on LGBT identity and sleeping location.

Claire A FlatleyDanielle R Hatchimonji Dan Treglia J J Cutuli

Published in: Journal of adolescence (2022)

Our findings confirm links between teen homelessness and sexual and physical victimization, as well as increased risk for victimization experienced by LGBT youth. Special considerations should be made when developing and implementing interventions for teens experiencing homelessness and teens who identify as LGBT.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
intimate partner violence
physical activity
young adults
high school
quality improvement