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The world should know more about Street TeensTRANSCRIPT
STREE
T TEEN
BSHS 331Crystal Ducharme
Description History Statistic Mission Statement About Street Teens Who are these
youth?
Volunteer Guideline
Ethical Dilemmas Challenges Resources References Questions
TABLE OF CONTENT
Drop In Center
Work Directly with teens to provide supportive services
There must be 2 volunteers or a staff member present at the
Sanctuary before it can be opened.
Contact702-743-7309
DISCRIPTION
Teens Struggling to survive
Street Teens was established by David MereauxBefore The Drop-In Center, David would help the teens outside his van with the necessities of:
-Food & Water-Clothing-Hygiene
David Mereaux dedicates his life to street teens.
(Street Teens, 2011).
HISTORY
GLOBALIn 1989 UNICEF estimated
over 100 million children that were living on Urban streets around the world.
Today the exact number of street teens is impossible to quantify, but the figures are in the tens of millions and increasing.
The debate is whether the growth is the cause of street children that are growing globally or because the people are more aware of it now.
( UNICEF, 2003).
STATISTICS
In Canada the typical runaway usually has something to do with Sexual & Physical abuse.
-This makes them vulnerable to sexual victimization, mature to pimps, drug trafficking, prostitution & sex trade to survive.
82 % of street youth have been reported of being a “victim of crime”. ( UNICEF, 2003).
1 to 2 MILLION ARE CHILREN IN THE
USA
AMERICAS
Street Teen is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned, and at-risk youth.
From the ages of 12-21.
Provides
Food Vouchers
Bus Passes
Showers
Supply Room
Kitchen
Respite Room
Laundry Room
Living Room
Computer Room
Goalsmeet the survival needs of our
youth by providing basic necessities in a safe,
compassionate environment
Survival We provide immediate support to help them survive. Trust We build relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Resources We provide the resources they need. Education We provide education and opportunities to rebuild self-esteem. Empowerment We empower them to move forward. The Results They become effective members of their communities.
MISSION STATEMENT
October 1st 2001, Street Teens Drop-In Center opened.
Meet the needs of Homeless youth
To be safe and healthy as possible while living on the streets
Provide resources Help with employment &
Housing
“SANCTUARY”(Street Teens, 2011).
ABOUT STREET TEENS
Children that do not have anyone they can turn to.
Children that come from abusive backgrounds and neglectful home’s
Parent’s that have substance abuse problems
Children that have been abused in their homes… Sexually/Physically(Street Teens, 2011).
WHO ARE THESE YOUTH
Volunteers
POLICY AND PROCEDURES No Volunteers - are to give away items like money, cigarettes or transportationDo not at any circumstance ever be alone with a clientOutside the sanctuary – no relationship with the children or families what so ever No personal information about yourself to the clients Never allow the client to use personal items
VOLUNTEER GUIDLINES
1. Teens are not allowed to eat outside of the kitchen
2. No food is served or stored in the kitchen unless food is being thrown away – only than can the food go home with the teen.
3. Once teen leave, they are not allowed return – except if for teens are working
4. Store Room is only open 5-7 pm. One person at a time.
5. No one is allowed in over the age of 25 and under the age of 5. No service to anyone else unless ok by Lisa Preston
6. Only the hand-outs are given by the directors unless director ask for assistance.
( Street Teens, 2011).
Youth HomelessnessYouth homelessness is
described by the National Alliance to End Homelessness
as "disturbingly common." Researchers estimate that
anywhere between 5 and 7.7 percent of youth experience homelessness each year. In
many cases, homeless shelters must make the call on whether to report such homeless youth to child service organizations --
which, though they may be legally obligated to do, may not be in the best interests of the individual -- and even more
disturbingly, reports have been made of some youth homeless
shelters 'farming' out their occupants for labor or sex
trafficking.( Kellenberg, MAY 18 2001).
Homeless shelters, like many nonprofit
organizations, face a number of legal and ethical
issues which can divert valuable resources away
from treating homelessness. In some cases, these issues can
result in more damage to homeless populations.
Despite these problems, homeless shelters still provide a necessary resource to needy
individuals, and many homeless shelters actively support a number of other
programs to assist homeless individuals (Kellenberg, May 18, 2001).
Ethical Dilemmas
Boundaries Do not go beyond
the limits of the drop-in center
Not getting to close to the teens
Not bringing the center home with me.
CHALLENGES
Contact Street Teens Toll Free1-877-LV-TEENS
Adolescent Suicide(800) 621-4000
Alcohol and Drug Abuse(702) 385-3332
Baby Your Baby Referral (800) 429-2669
Child Protective Services(702) 399-0081
CDC AIDS Hotline(800) 342-2437
Crisis Line(800) 866-9600
Domestic Violence(800) 799-7233
Gay/Lesbian Youth(800) 850-8078
Al-Anon(800) 344-2666
Depression(800) 799-7233
Drug Abuse(800) 888-9383
Rape/Assault(800) 551-0008
Youth Hotline(800) 422-4453 Child Abuse Suicide Hotline(800) 999-9999
( Street Teens, 2011).
Shelters: Center for Independent Living
Emergency Shelter (702) 385-1764 Girls and Boys Town (800) 448-3000 Nevada Homes For Youth (702) 380-
2889 Transitional Housing for Teens Regina Hall (702) 565-9925 Housing
for Adolescent Girls Shade Tree Shelter for Mothers and
Children (702) 385-4596 West Care (702) 385- 3330 Medical Services: Clark County Health District (702)
383-1246 Clinic on Wheels (702) 870-7201 Hunt ridge Teen Clinic (702) 732-
8776 Planned Parenthood (702) 878-7776 St Rose Dominican Hospital (702)
616-5000 University Medical Center 702-383-
2000 Nevada Health Centers (702) 307-
5414
GET HELP
QUESTIONS
Kellenberg, S. (MAY 18 2001). Legal & Ethical Issues Facing Homeless Shelters. eHow . Retrieved from http://www.feedalive.com
Street Teens. (2011). Non Profit Organization. Retrieved from http://www.streetteens.org
UNICEF. (2003). United Nations Publication. Retrieved from http://www.childinfo.org
REFERENCES