Abstract
Homeless youth often carry deep layers of trauma, and those experiences shape how they cope and survive. Many of the behaviors we see are responses to early harm, leaving young people more vulnerable to exploitation and further system involvement. Without safety, support, or stable adults, they face heightened risks of violence, property victimization, and survival sex.
Faculty Advisor
April Terry
Department/Program
Criminal Justice
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
3-26-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
DeLand, Makynna S.
(2026)
"Victimization Pathways Among Homeless Youth: How Trauma, Survival Strategies, and System Failures Intersect,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 21.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/21
Included in
Juvenile Law Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons, Social Justice Commons
