Abstract
Abstract
An examination of the issues of youth who are experiencing homelessness is crucial in supporting this vulnerable population. Public schools have a responsibility to assist these students in their academic, career, and social-emotional development. With unique, personal needs, students who are homeless must be understood by school counselors and other school personnel to be appropriately supported. Homelessness can be identified through many characteristics and identified needs. It is key for school counselors to recognize these characteristics and consider the impacts that the school and resources can make on the student’s life. Throughout the paper, the causes of homelessness, potential protective and risk factors, advocacy efforts, along with counseling approaches that can support this population are discussed. School counselors better understand how to effectively assist students who are experiencing homelessness by looking at internal and external conflicts, such as family concerns and substance abuse. School counselors’ awareness of the varying needs and concerns of this population, including multicultural concerns, can help support homeless youth in public school systems.
Keywords: youth experiencing homelessness, homelessness, public schools, social justice, advocacy, internal and external conflicts, multicultural issues
Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2022
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in School Counseling
Department
Counselor Education - Graduate Studies
First Advisor
Anquinetta Calhoun
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Golish, Abby, "Effects on Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Public Schools" (2022). Counselor Education Capstones. 165.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/165
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Accessibility Commons, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Counselor Education Commons, Development Studies Commons, Inequality and Stratification Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons, Sociology of Culture Commons
