Homelessness and mental illness are among the hidden problems behind the offending behaviour of some young people. Reports on a scheme in Gloucestershire to put them on the right track.
Homelessness and mental illness are among the hidden problems behind the offending behaviour of some young people. Reports on a scheme in Gloucestershire to put them on the right track.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health problems, prevention, social care provision, volunteers, young offenders, children;
This document, produced by the Revolving Door Agency, an independent voluntary sector organisation, is aimed at practitioners across all sectors working with young adults with multiple needs. It sets out a series of good practice principles for the delivery of services to these young people to aid their transition to adulthood. Young adults with multiple needs are defined as 16 to 24 year olds who experience a number of the following: mental health problems, drug and/or alcohol use, homelessness, lack of legitimate income, family breakdown, contact with the criminal justice system and legal problems. The principles were derived from the observations of practitioners and 43 young adults from three regions in England and were gathered during visits to 15 projects offering a range of services to those aged 16 to 24 years. Clear themes which emerged from discussions during and after these visits were quality of relationships; continuity; personalised support; meeting basic needs; information, misinformation and challenging stigma; getting involved; aiming higher. Each of these themes is outlined with reference to the services visited. Each theme is supported by sections on lessons from research and relevant policy messages.
This document, produced by the Revolving Door Agency, an independent voluntary sector organisation, is aimed at practitioners across all sectors working with young adults with multiple needs. It sets out a series of good practice principles for the delivery of services to these young people to aid their transition to adulthood. Young adults with multiple needs are defined as 16 to 24 year olds who experience a number of the following: mental health problems, drug and/or alcohol use, homelessness, lack of legitimate income, family breakdown, contact with the criminal justice system and legal problems. The principles were derived from the observations of practitioners and 43 young adults from three regions in England and were gathered during visits to 15 projects offering a range of services to those aged 16 to 24 years. Clear themes which emerged from discussions during and after these visits were quality of relationships; continuity; personalised support; meeting basic needs; information, misinformation and challenging stigma; getting involved; aiming higher. Each of these themes is outlined with reference to the services visited. Each theme is supported by sections on lessons from research and relevant policy messages.
Subject terms:
homeless people, information needs, interpersonal relationships, mental health problems, needs, social care provision, social worker-service user relationships, stereotyped attitudes, substance misuse, user participation, user views, service transitions, young adults, young offenders, young people, good practice;
Journal of Adolescence, 28(2), April 2005, pp.215-230.
Publisher:
Academic Press
There are two factors that limit our knowledge of the risk factors associated with homelessness among runaway adolescents, namely (1) visible homelessness subjects, whereas most adolescents in fact use “private” resources and (2) failure to use an adequate control group to identify risk factors associated specifically with homelessness. This study compares the characteristics of two groups of youths under the supervision of the youth protection system, according to the presence or absence of periods of homelessness. The results throw light on the factors underlying the shift from “at risk” to “homeless”, showing that youths with experience of homelessness are more likely to have been placed in substitute home environments, have experienced significant relationship difficulties with one of their parents (deterioration of the parent/youth relationship and parental abuse) and to have been diagnosed with behavioural disorders. The findings suggest that the decision to place young people under supervision is based more on the dynamic between risk factors rather than on the existence of behavioural problems.
There are two factors that limit our knowledge of the risk factors associated with homelessness among runaway adolescents, namely (1) visible homelessness subjects, whereas most adolescents in fact use “private” resources and (2) failure to use an adequate control group to identify risk factors associated specifically with homelessness. This study compares the characteristics of two groups of youths under the supervision of the youth protection system, according to the presence or absence of periods of homelessness. The results throw light on the factors underlying the shift from “at risk” to “homeless”, showing that youths with experience of homelessness are more likely to have been placed in substitute home environments, have experienced significant relationship difficulties with one of their parents (deterioration of the parent/youth relationship and parental abuse) and to have been diagnosed with behavioural disorders. The findings suggest that the decision to place young people under supervision is based more on the dynamic between risk factors rather than on the existence of behavioural problems.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health problems, probation, risk, runaways, young offenders, young people, youth justice, youth work, abuse, behaviour problems, family relations, foster care;
Young offenders with mental health problems are in need of support. Twelve per cent are sleeping rough. One in five are considered a suicide risk. Almost half are on medication and over forty per cent have self harmed themselves.
Young offenders with mental health problems are in need of support. Twelve per cent are sleeping rough. One in five are considered a suicide risk. Almost half are on medication and over forty per cent have self harmed themselves.
Subject terms:
homeless people, medical treatment, medication, mental health problems, mental health services, mentally disordered offenders, risk, self-harm, suicide, young offenders, young people, attempted suicide;
This book is aimed at both professionals and volunteers who work with young people. The contributors to the book come from a wide variety of professionals such as, youth justice workers, teachers, health educators, drug educators, community development workers and academics. Each contributor outlines the specific styles of intervention and service delivery in their fields and how these methods interact with the work of the other professionals.
This book is aimed at both professionals and volunteers who work with young people. The contributors to the book come from a wide variety of professionals such as, youth justice workers, teachers, health educators, drug educators, community development workers and academics. Each contributor outlines the specific styles of intervention and service delivery in their fields and how these methods interact with the work of the other professionals.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, lesbians, mental health problems, prostitution, refugees, rural areas, school children, school social work, school social workers, schools, social work methods, travellers, unemployment, young offenders, young people, youth work, adolescent girls, asylum seekers, carers, black and minority ethnic people, drug misuse, groupwork, gay men;