Definition
Programs that provide immediate assistance for children and youth who have run away from or have been pushed out of their homes or who are acting out and at risk of abuse. Included may be steps to ensure the youth's safety, information regarding the youth's rights and alternatives, and referrals for shelter, medical care, ongoing counseling or group support and other related services. Also included are programs that maintain a message relay system which allows runaways to contact their parents or other concerned individuals and receive messages from them. Helpline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.
URL Name
RP-1500-1400-700
Third Level Code
RP-1500
Taxonomy Code
RP-1500.1400-700
Parent Code
RP-1500.1400
Family Code
R
Second Level Code
RP
Fifth Level Code
RP-1500-1400-700
Fourth Level Code
RP-1500-1400
Use References
Homeless Teen Helplines, Homeless Teen Hotlines, Homeless Youth Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Runaway Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Runaway Helplines, Runaway/Homeless Youth Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Runaway/Homeless Youth Hotlines, Runaway Hotlines, Runaway Message Relay Systems, Street Kids Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Street Kids Helplines, Street Kids Hotlines, Street Youth Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Street Youth Helplines, Street Youth Hotlines
Publication Status
Online