Working with young homeless people

By Phil Robinson

Subjects: Services for, Homeless youth, Youth, great britain

Description: "This guide provides information and advice on how to understand the needs of these young people, and how to ensure they are supported effectively." "Key issues covered include the relationship between drug and alcohol misuse and youth homelessness, current policies on housing and support for homeless youths and strategies for renewing a young person's familial bonds and friendships after an experience of homelessness." "This book is a guide for anyone working with young homeless people, including youth workers, counsellors, social workers, residential care staff, teachers, health visitors and managers in the housing, education, health and social welfare sectors."--Jacket.