LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth - by Elaine M Maccio & Kristin Ferguson
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- For years, 20 to 40 percent of the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) population have identified as LGBTQ+, a vastly disproportionate share relative to the general population.
- About the Author: Elaine M. Maccio is associate professor and associate director and MSW program director at the Louisiana State University School of Social Work, where she holds the Betty J. Stewart Endowed Professorship in Social Work Practice with Children.
- 352 Pages
- Social Science, Human Sexuality
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About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive review of best practices, current policies, and the latest research regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth.Book Synopsis
For years, 20 to 40 percent of the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) population have identified as LGBTQ+, a vastly disproportionate share relative to the general population. These youths experience lower rates of family reunification compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, and there are few LGBTQ+-affirming programs and services to which they can turn.
This book offers a comprehensive review of best practices, current policies, and the latest research regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth. Elaine M. Maccio and Kristin Ferguson describe the prevalence and demographics of LGBTQ+ youth in the context of the larger RHY population, sharing current understandings of sexual orientation and gender identity. Combining empirical data with vivid case vignettes, they delve into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ RHY, considering a range of issues, including physical and mental health, risk and protective factors, and parents and families. Maccio and Ferguson identify available and ideal support mechanisms, providing a detailed look at practice, programs, policies, and advocacy. The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve well-being and promote positive outcomes. LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth is the preeminent reference and resource for students, instructors, practitioners, service providers, researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders who are invested in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.Review Quotes
This book is a timely resource to effectively prepare practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in addressing the nuanced needs of LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth.--Michael P. Dentato, editor of Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ+ Community: The Intersection of History, Health, Mental Health, and Policy Factors
About the Author
Elaine M. Maccio is associate professor and associate director and MSW program director at the Louisiana State University School of Social Work, where she holds the Betty J. Stewart Endowed Professorship in Social Work Practice with Children.
Kristin Ferguson is a professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work and director of the Arizona Housing Analytics Collaborative.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Human Sexuality
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Elaine M Maccio & Kristin Ferguson
Language: English
Street Date: November 11, 2025
TCIN: 1003697740
UPC: 9780231220705
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-0298
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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