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\"Youth<\/em><\/p>\n

By Sebastien Vante
\nNovember 7, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

Streetwork Project provides respite for homeless youth up to age 24 by providing safe and welcoming Drop-In Centers stocked with all their basic needs. As the Sexual Health Coordinator, I provide guidance and resources to help them make healthy choices. In this youth homelessness FAQ, I will talk about how I got started with Safe Horizon and the issue of\u00a0youth homelessness.<\/p>\n

How did you first become involved with Safe Horizon?<\/h1>\n

I studied political science in college in preparation to become a lawyer, but decided to change careers after volunteering with youth. Since then, I sought to work with a youth development program. Safe Horizon\u2019s Streetwork Project<\/a> focuses on harm-reduction, which really attracted me.<\/p>\n

What are some unique aspects of Streetwork?<\/h1>\n

Streetwork as well as Safe Horizon as a whole, do not discriminate based on identity of any kind either. Some programs may not serve LGBTQ homeless youth because of religious beliefs, but we will and I\u2019m proud to say that.<\/p>\n

We know a lot of our clients use drugs, and while we prefer them not too, our focus is to make sure that if they choose to do so, we are there to try and reduce the harm done as much as possible. We do things like clean needle exchanges, HIV testing, and more to ensure they are as safe as possible.<\/p>\n

What is the biggest challenge serving homeless youth in New York City?<\/h1>\n

Resources. The current problem of homeless youth in New York City outweighs the resources available to Streetwork to address it as effectively as possible. That\u2019s why support from volunteers, donors, and corporations is so critical to our work and the clients we serve.<\/p>\n

What have you learned while working with youth at Streetwork?<\/h1>\n

That there isn\u2019t a specific \u201clook\u201d to homelessness. People think that homeless youth are dirty, disheveled, aren\u2019t conscious or intellectual. The young people I work with are some of the smartest, most put together people I\u2019ve ever met. They are aware of how appearance can be used to judge them, so they go to extreme lengths to appear just like anyone else so no one views them as homeless. They\u2019re extremely aware of their situations, of the challenges they face.<\/p>\n

I wish more people who aren\u2019t homeless realized this, that there is no one look to the issue, and that it can happen to anyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u201cIgnorance is no protection from the consequences of inaction. Whatever you are wishing away will gnaw at you until you gather the courage to face what you would rather not see.\u201d - Isabel Wilkerson<\/blockquote>\r\nIn honor of November\u2019s Homeless Youth Awareness Month, we give recognition to all the courageous, resilient young people who pass through the Streetwork Project's<\/a> doors. They give us the privilege to share and bear witness to their everyday lives. As we say in Streetwork\u2019s mission statement, you are on the streets but not of the streets.<\/em>\r\n\r\nWhen working with homeless young people, we make every effort to let them know that they are not at fault for the situations they are in. We have inherited a system that was intentionally designed to grant access and opportunity to only a few \u2014 leaving many young people disenfranchised. As a community, we strongly believe it is our responsibility to work collaboratively to end this social dilemma called youth homelessness.\r\n\r\nWe also recognize how important it is that we understand youth homelessness is not just a temporary passing problem, but an endemic that has lingered for far too long. In this blog post, I will provide an in-depth analysis to explore and understand the root causes of youth homelessness and how we can help put an end to it.\r\n

Youth Homelessness and Structural Racism are Inextricably Linked<\/h2>\r\nIn a report published by the National Conference of State Legislators<\/a>, it was estimated that \u201c4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness of which 700,000 are not accompanied by a parent of legal guardian. Approximately 41,000 young people between the ages of 13 to 25 are homeless and unaccompanied on any given night.\u201d Some may ask, Why in one of the richest industrialized nations there exist a problem parallel to that of developing countries? History has shown us how institutional and structural racism has played a significant role in shaping the very fabric of American society. The answer to this important question it's critical we use a racial justice lens and look at how racism has served as the catalyst in the design of our social and economic structures to perpetuate this cycle of social violence inflicted upon our most vulnerable youth.\r\n\r\nStudies of youth homelessness across cities in America have identified some key elements clearly be linked to ongoing injustices that only serve to marginalize certain groups while maintaining the status quo. Factors include belonging to certain ethnic minority and socially marginalized groups, intergenerational poverty, substandard education, and lack of access to resources towards health and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nStudies have shown that in American society, youth from ethnic minority groups are far more likely to experience homelessness.<\/strong> <\/span>\r\n\r\nWhen we look at the demographics of homelessness amongst youth, Black and Hispanic youth were found to be far more at risk for homelessness in which 83% of homeless youth identified as Black or African American and 85% higher risk of being homeless. We see this in our own demographics as young men of color make up 85% of Streetwork\u2019s male clients. These statistics are no surprise as we know many young men of color in American society face major challenges and obstacles as they are far more likely to grow up in poverty compared to their white counterparts. In addition, many young men of color also live in a society in which they encounter negative social stereotypes about themselves through \u201csocial and cultural perspectives, institutions, and systems within the larger society.\u201d We see this no more evident than in the areas of Mass Incarceration in which black males make up35% of the US prison population even though they only make up 10% of the population. In areas of research around \u201cSchool to Prison Pipeline,\u201d it has been noted that black boys learning, and social styles have been misunderstood which results in them being misconstrued as problematic often placing them at a disadvantage towards achieving higher outcomes.\r\n

Youth Homelessness and Wealth Disparity<\/h2>\r\nEthnic minority groups are far more likely to experience multidimensional poverty thus limiting their chances of achieving better social outcomes. We have seen in the history of the United States where past and present barriers, have obstructed the accumulation of wealth for blacks and other ethnic minority groups. A report from the Center of Poverty & Inequality UC Davis, states that \u201cMuch of the variation in adult income in the United States is related to family background during childhood. One-third to one-half of children who are poor for a substantial part of their childhood will be poor as adults.\u201d Data on child poverty in the United States, reveal 39% African American and 33% Latino children and adolescents are living in poverty which is more than double the poverty rate of their White counterparts. This trend in fact transcends into adulthood as many of these young people reported an annual household income of less than $24,000 and were found 162% more likely to be homeless.\r\n

Youth Homelessness and Education<\/h2>\r\nRegarding education amongst homeless youth, it was noted that young people with less than a high school diploma or GED are 346% at greater risk. Studies have shown that while there had been some shifts throughout, there remain some gaps when looking at outcomes in education between minority and white American youth. This is attributed to the fact that the socio-economic realities that continue to exist for many minorities youth, put them at a far greater disadvantage. African Americans and Latino youth are more likely to attend \u201chigh poverty schools\u201d. According to a report in American Psychological Association on Ethnic & Racial Minorities Socio-Economic Status, \u201chigh-achieving African American students may be exposed to less rigorous curriculums, attend schools with fewer resources, and have teachers who expect less of them academically than they expect of similarly situated Caucasian students (Azzam, 2008).\u201d\r\n

Youth Homelessness Prevalence in LGBTQ+ Community<\/h2>\r\nResearch on LGBTQ+ youth amongst the homeless youth population demonstrates that a significant percentage make up this group at around an average of 45% and are at 120% higher risk for being homeless than their heterosexual counterparts. Streetwork\u2019s data also shows a similar number to the nationwide statistics as 45% of our youth identify as LGBTQ+. This nationwide data also shows the intersections between being of an ethnic minority group and LGBTQ+ as increasing chances of experiencing homelessness as Black and Native American youth are overrepresented in this group.\r\n\r\nIn a recent study from 350 homeless youth providers across the country, it was found that there were four main causes for homelessness amongst LGBTQ+ youth: <\/strong><\/span>\r\n
    \r\n \t
  1. Family rejection<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Aging out of child welfare<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Financial and emotional neglect<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOur current social structures are not equipped to address these hard truths and oftentimes they do more harm. This is seen through the passing of legislation that serves to deny basic human rights from housing, employment to marriage adds to the disenfranchisement of LGBTQ+ citizens.\r\n

    Youth Homelessness and Health<\/h2>\r\nThe experience of homelessness on young people often results in poor behavioral and health outcomes. Estimates point to 42% to 82% of homeless youth have a diagnosable mental illness which includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorder, anxiety, and substance use. Access to quality health care to effectively address the needs of these young people are often obstructed by institutional barriers such as no access to insurance, inability to navigate an already complex system, racial bias in the healthcare system, and overall low-quality healthcare based on geography and neighborhood. These result in the avoidance of treatment and care which ultimately result in declining physical health.\r\n

    Incorporating Social Justice Work in Streetwork Project<\/h2>\r\nAs we have seen from data provided along with the barriers and challenges that have prevailed mainly for historically marginalized groups, the functions of systemic and institutional racism, continue to be a driving force in the dire conditions that continue to plague or young people. As our Vision Statement mentions; \u201cSafe Horizon envisions a society free of violence and abuse. We will lead the way by empowering victims and survivors to find safety, support, connection, and hope.\u201d Given this, we have taken a strong commitment towards incorporating a social justice approach in our work. The liberation of all from violence and abuse is an essential component in service to our communities. This involves a process of engaging in an ongoing analysis of self and community and accountability to the youth we serve. We will continue to participate in efforts towards dismantling harmful structures as we strive towards healing, empowerment, and the achievement of social and economic justice.\r\n
    \u201cWe in the developed world are like homeowners who inherited a house on a piece of land that is beautiful on the outside, but whose soil is unstable loam and rock, heaving and contracting over generations, cracks patched but the deeper ruptures waved away for decades, centuries even. Many people may rightly say, \u201cI had nothing to do with how this all started. I have nothing to do with the sins of the past. My ancestors never attacked indigenous people, never owned slaves.\u201d And yes. Not one of us was here when this house was built. Our immediate ancestors may have had nothing to do with it, but here we are, the current occupants of a property with stress cracks and bowed walls and fissures built into the foundation. We are the heirs to whatever is right or wrong with it. We did not erect the uneven pillars or joists, but they are ours to deal with now. And any further deterioration is, in fact, on our hands.\u201d - Isabel Wilkerson<\/blockquote>","post_title":"Youth Homelessness: A Social Analysis of the Dilemma","post_excerpt":"Youth homelessness is an endemic that must be addressed. Safe Horizon's Carolyn Strudwick provides an in-depth analysis into the root causes.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"youth-homelessness-a-social-analysis-of-the-dilemma","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-10 13:53:57","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-10 17:53:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=9382","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1389,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2015-06-25 00:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2015-06-25 00:00:00","post_content":"\"Leaders\r\n

    Leaders of the Transgender Support Group: Program Assistant\u00a0Alahna Brown, Youth Advocate\u00a0Brenda Duran, and\u00a0Manager of Mpowerment\u00a0Ivan Monforte<\/em><\/p>\r\nAt Safe Horizon\u2019s Streetwork Project<\/a>, we help homeless youth and teens by providing basic necessities and access to the essential services they need to survive.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, many of these young people become homeless or suffer abuse because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, including being transgender. According to\u00a0National Coalition for the Homeless, 40% of homeless or at-risk youth identify as gay or transgender.\u00a0To better serve the transgender community at Streetwork, two staff members created a support group called \u201cWhat\u2019s the T?\u201d\r\n\r\nStreetwork\u2019s Manager of Mpowerment Ivan Monforte and Youth Advocate Brenda Duran named the transgender support group \u201cWhat\u2019s the T?\u201d which is a pun of \u201cwhat\u2019s the gossip.\u201d Established around 2007, the monthly\u00a0support group meets at Streetwork\u2019s Harlem Drop-in Center and provides a safe, judgement-free space where transgender and gender non-conforming homeless youth can feel free to be themselves.\r\n\r\n\"We let each individual define who they are, \"\u00a0Ivan explains.<\/em>\u00a0\"We tell them not to let society tell them who they are regardless of presentation.\u201d<\/em>\r\n\r\n\"Whats\r\n\r\nIn addition to community building and emotional support, the group assists young people with their transitions by providing\u00a0items to help them present in their preferred gender, and in turn avoid harassment and discrimination. Some of the items available include: binders and packers for transgender men, and wigs and make up for transgender women, as well as clothing that matches their identity. A Streetwork Youth Advocate, Kathleen Cash, has even lent her skills as a makeup artist to help transgender women present in a way that aligns more with the way they feel inside, and help build their self-esteem and self-worth.\r\n\r\nStreetwork support groups like \u201cWhat's the T?\u201d create an inclusive, nurturing environment for homeless teens no matter what their gender identification. We are proud to support these young people as they seek refuge from the stark realities of life on the streets.","post_title":"Streetwork Transgender Support Group Asks What\u2019s The T?","post_excerpt":"Streetwork Project\u2019s transgender support group \u201cWhat\u2019s The T?\u201d provides a safe, judgement-free space for homeless transgender and gender non-conforming youth to be themselves.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"streetwork-transgender-support-group-asks-whats-the-t","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-10 13:20:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-10 17:20:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/safehorizon.dev\/uncategorized-en\/streetwork-transgender-support-group-asks-whats-the-t\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"title_font_size":"42","sub-headline_placement":false,"custom_scripts":false,"show_author_bio":false},"yoast_head":"\nYouth Homelessness FAQ by Sebastien Vante - 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