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August 24th 04, 05:28 PM
Youth Who Chronically AWOL from Foster Care: Why They Run, Where They
Go, and What Can Be Done
Download now PDF: 299 KB/51 pages published: August 2004
http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/244_460.pdf
Adolescents who leave foster care without permission may encounter
dangerous situations and place burdens on many government agencies,
including child welfare and police. Using data from New York City's
Administration for Children's Services, Vera researchers interviewed
adolescents with chronic AWOL histories as well as staff at foster
care facilities. The report shows that most teens going AWOL from
group care stay with friends and return to care voluntarily but that
one-third are involved in high-risk situations such as drug use or
physical violence. The study suggests that group care staff could
provide more activities to counteract the boredom that drives many
teens to run away.
http://www.vera.org/publications/publications_5.asp?publication_id=244
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Go, and What Can Be Done
Download now PDF: 299 KB/51 pages published: August 2004
http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/244_460.pdf
Adolescents who leave foster care without permission may encounter
dangerous situations and place burdens on many government agencies,
including child welfare and police. Using data from New York City's
Administration for Children's Services, Vera researchers interviewed
adolescents with chronic AWOL histories as well as staff at foster
care facilities. The report shows that most teens going AWOL from
group care stay with friends and return to care voluntarily but that
one-third are involved in high-risk situations such as drug use or
physical violence. The study suggests that group care staff could
provide more activities to counteract the boredom that drives many
teens to run away.
http://www.vera.org/publications/publications_5.asp?publication_id=244
Defend your civil liberties! Get information at http://www.aclu.org, become a member at http://www.aclu.org/join and get active at http://www.aclu.org/action.