LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth

Name: LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth
Brand: Columbia University Press
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A Guide to Practice, Policy, and Research

By: Elaine M. Maccio, Kristin Ferguson

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Hardcover | 13 January 2026 | Edition Number 1

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368 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24

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For years, 20 to 40 percent of the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) population have identified as LGBTQ+, a vastly disproportionate share relative to the general population. These youths experience lower rates of family reunification compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, and there are few LGBTQ+-affirming programs and services to which they can turn.

This book offers a comprehensive review of best practices, current policies, and the latest research regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth. Elaine M. Maccio and Kristin Ferguson describe the prevalence and demographics of LGBTQ+ youth in the context of the larger RHY population, sharing current understandings of sexual orientation and gender identity. Combining empirical data with vivid case vignettes, they delve into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ RHY, considering a range of issues, including physical and mental health, risk and protective factors, and parents and families. Maccio and Ferguson identify available and ideal support mechanisms, providing a detailed look at practice, programs, policies, and advocacy. The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve well-being and promote positive outcomes.

LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth is the preeminent reference and resource for students, instructors, practitioners, service providers, researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders who are invested in improving the lives of this vulnerable population.

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