HIV infection and homeless adolescents
Athey, J.L.
Child Welfare 70(5): 517-528
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4021 PMID: 1935331 Document Number: 342771
Homeless adolescents are at extremely high risk for acquiring HIV infection, as the literature reviewed in this paper documents. Sexual and drug use behaviors that put these adolescents at risk are described, and new models of service for these youths are outlined.
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