Faith-based programs and outcomes for street-living youth in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi - A comparative study

被引：5

作者：

Ferguson, Kristin M. ^{[1
]}

Dortzbach, Karl ^{[2
]}

Dyrness, Grace R. ^{[3
]}

Dabir, Neela ^{[4
]}

Spruijt-Metz, Donna

机构：

[1] Univ So Calif, Sch Social Work, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA

[2] Nairobi Evangel Grad Sch Technol, Baltimore, MD 21218 USA

[3] Univ So Calif, Sch Policy Planning & Dev, Atladena, CA 91001 USA

[4] Tata Inst Social Sci, Sch Social Work, Ctr Equ Women Children & Families, Bombay, Maharashtra, India

来源：

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK | 2008年 / 51卷 / 02期

关键词：

comparative; faith-based organization; homeless; outcomes; street youth;

D O I：

10.1177/0020872807085856

中图分类号：

C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];

学科分类号：

1204 ;

摘要：

This study explores programs and outcomes for homeless street youth in faith-based organizations in Los Angeles, Mumbai and Nairobi. Findings reveal differences in conceptions of street youth and services provided. Similarities are manifested in client outcomes. Recommendations are offered to improve social welfare policies and service provision for street youth.

引用

页码：159 / +

页数：20

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