Sexual Health



Do they have access to safe sex products?

Most youths do have access to such products through youth agencies and clinics. Research, however, would suggest that large proportions of youths (relative to the general youth population) do not use such products with high rates of STI resulting.

Is there a lot if sexually transmitted disease among their community?

Yes. All forms of STIs/STDs are far more prevalent among homeless youths relative to the general youth population.

Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Providers Resources
Building from a list of identified questions and concerns that commonly arise for general healthcare providers, with answers developed by youths consulting on the StreetConnect project. For research data on background and specific intervention strategies, see the research section.

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General Public

General Public Resources
Here you can find youth responses to 9 questions commonly asked by the general public.

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Policy Makers

Policy Maker Resources
Youth responses to 4 questions regularly asked by policy makers. Straight answers from the people the most affected.

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Parents of Youth

Parents of Youth Resources
Find important tips for parents, family, and friends of missing youth.

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Youth

Youth Resources
Find answers to your questions on almost every topic: health, pet care, education, travel, finding people, artistic expression, street safety. If you want to know something, this is the place to start looking!

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