Peer Support in the Homeless Youth Context: Requirements, Design, and Outcomes

Authors

Kidd, S. A., Vitopoulos, N., Frederick, T., Daley, M., Peters, K., Clarc, K., . . . McKenzie, K.

Type
Journal Article
Year published
2019
Journal
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
Title

Peer Support in the Homeless Youth Context: Requirements, Design, and Outcomes

Volume and issue

36, 6

Abstract

This journal article explores facets of youth peer support to address homelessness among youth. The journal article provides a description of the structure, processes, and preliminary outcomes of an intentional peer support program delivered in the context of tertiary prevention of youth homelessness in a large Canadian urban setting. Pre-post findings for a cohort of 28 youth are reported in key mental health and community engagement domains and qualitative data from interviews with participants, peer supports, and staff are presented. (author abstract modified)