@article{ref1,
title="A novel, intensive home-visiting intervention for runaway, sexually exploited girls",
journal="Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing",
year="2009",
author="Edinburgh, Laurel D. and Saewyc, Elizabeth M.",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="41-48",
abstract="PURPOSE: Few studies have examined interventions that help adolescents who run away. This study both describes a home-visiting intervention program for young, sexually assaulted runaways (10-14 years old) and provides preliminary outcomes from the first 20 female participants. DESIGN AND METHODS: Using a strengths-based approach, advanced practice nurses provided frequent home and school visits and case management, and assisted girls to access an empowerment group over a 1-year period. RESULTS: Teens' risk behaviors decreased, including truancy, runaway episodes, sexually transmitted infections, and substance use. CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary results suggest that this is an effective intervention for reducing risk behaviors and helping younger runaways reconnect to school and family. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Client-centered interventions in community settings can address the complex health needs of vulnerable young runaways.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1539-0136",
doi="10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00174.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00174.x"
}