Social Networks and Daily Activities of Street Youth in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Campos, Regina Helena de Freitas; Raffaelli, Marcela; Ude, Walter; Greco, Marília; Ruff, Andrea; Rolf, Jon E.; Antunes, Carlos Maurício de Figueiredo; Halsey, Neal A.; Greco, Dirceu Bartolomeu; Group, Street Youth Study

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“…For example, Felsman (1989) reports that although only 7 percent of Colombian street youths studied were orphaned or abandoned, under two-thirds (61%) maintained a relationship with their family. A similar proportion (64%) of street youths in Porto Alegre, Brazil, reported having contact with their family (Hutz et al, 1995); in another Brazilian city, only 17.5 percent of homeless youngsters reported daily or weekly family contact (Campos et al, 1994).…”

Section: Family Relationships Of Subgroups Of Street Youthmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…However, poverty in and of itself cannot explain the presence of homeless children and adolescents on city streets. Findings reviewed in this paper Note n= 154 youths aged 9-18 who always sleep on street (for a full description of the study see Campos et al, 1994). a Statistically significant difference (p < .01), based on chi-square statistic.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Case history and anecdotal reports suggest that family disruption may lead to this increased abuse, because of either the stress associated with increased poverty or the presence of non-parental adults in the home (e.g. Campos et al, 1994;Connolly, 1990, Vasconcelos, 1991.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Campos et al (1994) compared social resources of 376 homeless and working youths in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and found that the homeless were significantly less likely to have someone who would give them a place to sleep, protection or help if they were injured or sick. For example, only 64.5 percent of homeless youths, compared to 90 percent of working youths, said they had someone to protect them.…”

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The family situation of street youth in Latin America: a cross-national review

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1997

International Social Work

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1997

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“…Part of the problem in estimating the number of street children lies in the distinction between what are known as "children on the street" and "children of the street" (Campos et al, 1994b;Lusk, 1989). Children on the street work in informal sector occupations in order to supplement the family income, but return home at night to sleep.…”

Section: Meninos De Rua (Street Kids) and The New Face Of Child Labormentioning

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Children in the Streets of Brazil: Drug Use, Crime, Violence, and HIV Risks

Inciardi

Surratt

1998

Substance Use & Misuse

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The presence of vast numbers of unsupervised and unprotected children is a phenomenon that is common throughout Latin America, and in few places are the street children more visible, and reviled, than in Brazil. Estimates of their numbers in Brazil have ranged from 7 to 17 million, but more informed assessments suggest that between 7 and 8 million children, ages 5 to 18, live and/or work on the streets of urban Brazil. Accounts of drug abuse among street youths in Brazil are commonplace. Numerous scientific studies and media stories have reported the widespread use of inhalants, marijuana and cocaine, and Valium among street children. Also common is the use of coca paste and Rohypnol. Risk of exposure to HIV is rapidly becoming an area of concern because of the large number of street youths engaging in unprotected sexual acts, both renumerated and non-renumerated. Moreover, Brazil's street children are targets of fear. Because of their drug use, predatory crimes, and general unacceptability on urban thoroughfares, they are frequently the targets of local vigilante groups, drug gangs, and police "death squads." Although there have been many proposals and programs for addressing the problems of Brazilian street youth, it would appear that only minimal headway has been achieved.

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Utilizing Participatory Mapping and GIS to Examine the Activity Spaces of Homeless Youth

Townley

Pearson

Lehrwyn

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Am J Community Psychol

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Although previous studies have informed our understanding of certain aspects of youth homelessness, few studies have critically examined the spatial and social environments utilized by youth as they navigate life on the streets. This study employed participatory mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to examine the activity spaces of homeless youth as they relate to sense of community and psychological well-being. Participants were 28 youth experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon, USA. Results suggest that youth engage most frequently in service-related activities, and their activity participation is significantly associated with sense of community and psychological well-being. The utility of innovative participatory methods for better understanding the diverse experiences of homeless youth is discussed alongside examination of their practical implications.

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Social Networks and Daily Activities of Street Youth in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Cited by 77 publications

References 6 publications

The family situation of street youth in Latin America: a cross-national review

The family situation of street youth in Latin America: a cross-national review

Children in the Streets of Brazil: Drug Use, Crime, Violence, and HIV Risks

Utilizing Participatory Mapping and GIS to Examine the Activity Spaces of Homeless Youth

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