Homeless Yong Australians: Issues and Responses

The reasons young people leave home are complex and include family conflict, physical and/or sexual abuse, substance abuse and trauma. This has been described as young people ‘running from’ family or personal problems. This has been contrasted with homeless young people who initially leave home to assert independence, escape boredom, seek excitement or because of the allure of the streets and this group is described as 'running to'.

Publication Date: 
2007
Issue: 
14.02.2008