Development of a Prevention Intervention for Adolescents and Families in Homeless Shelters
Funded by: Center for Drug Use and HIV Research
Project dates: July 2016 - December 2017
Principal Investigator: Beharie, NishaProject dates: July 2016 - December 2017
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This study developed an intervention for families with adolescent children living in homeless shelters. The goal of the intervention was to improve parenting behavior and reduce HIV risk behavior among their adolescent children.
Related Publications
Beharie N, Leonard NR, Gwadz M (2021). “No brokers to move out of here”: A mixed method analysis of the impact of homelessness policy and shelter governance on families residing in NYC shelters
Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness, 30 (2), 141-154. doi: 10.1080/10530789.2020.1774846. PMCID: PMC8654341.