Understanding street-exposure and abuse among street-involved children and youth in Kenya: structural intervention insights from routinely collected program data
Children and youth living on the streets experience high levels of abuse, underscoring the need for data-informed, trauma-informed approaches to support their reintegration. The findings highlight the importance of early intervention and tailored strategies that address the specific timing and types of abuse experienced by SICY. Policy and funding should focus on preventing street migration, providing alternative living locations and supporting long-term reintegration efforts to protect and empower SICY.
Authors
- Stanley Gitari
- Michael L. Goodman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1779-4698)
- Nicole M. Gardner
- Kelvin Munene
Institutions
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002957
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85
Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health