by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Mar 20, 2013
This chapter raises awareness about the connections between the ongoing homelessness crisis within the Indigenous youth population in Toronto, Ontario and their past and present involvement with the child welfare system. Information within the chapter comes from four...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Mar 20, 2013
Drawing on the author’s own research, this chapter explores the multiple factors that influence street youth in Canada to become involved in illegal activities. The chapter looks at how background factors, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, have a long...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Mar 20, 2013
Homeless youth leave school for a variety of reasons, such as lack of family support, frequent moves between homes and schools, and significant life stress. Without a basic education, youth are at risk of limited employment opportunities and poverty during their adult...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Mar 20, 2013
This chapter argues that drug policy in Canada is moving in the wrong direction with the exclusion of harm reduction from the 2007 National Anti-Drug Strategy. Harm reduction is an important public health initiative for promoting the safety and well-being of...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Mar 20, 2013
A number of risky behaviours or experiences are associated with sexual exploitation among street-involved youth. The challenge is trying to determine the timing and pattern of these experiences. For example, exploited youth often report heavy alcohol and drug use –...
