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LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth
A Guide to Practice, Policy, and Research
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English
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2026
About this book
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 community partners who are invested in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.
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 community partners who are invested in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.
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Rich in data, this wonderful book equips readers with essential information on practice, research, and policy regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth. It speaks to the current political environment, where LGBTQ+ youth and transgender and nonbinary people, in particular, are silenced. A must-read for child welfare professionals and a crucial resource for practitioners and policy makers alike.
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This book is a timely resource to effectively prepare practitioners, policy makers, and researchers in addressing the nuanced needs of LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth.
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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Acknowledgments
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Preface
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Part I. Understanding LGBTQ+ RHY
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Part II. The Biopsychosocial Contexts of LGBTQ+ Populations
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Part III. Practice, Programs, Policies, and Advocacy
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Part IV. The Future
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References
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Index
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January 13, 2026
eBook ISBN:
9780231220729
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eBook ISBN:
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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research
