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Creating a Culture of Hope

Lessons from Street Children Agencies in Canada and Guatemala

Maritime School of Social Work, Dalhousie University, 6414 Coburg Road, Halifax NS, B3H 2A7, Canada, jkaraban{at}dal.ca

Employing in-depth interviews with street children and service providers, and case analyses, this article explores programs and/or organizations in Toronto, Montreal, and Guatemala City that have been successful in attracting street children. Four keyelements regarding service delivery are proposed: provide direct and immediate basic services; build a sense of community that is safe and supportive; create linkages to mainstream culture; and, advocate for needed resources and/or better treatment.

International Social Work, Vol. 46, No. 3, 369-386 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/00208728030463008


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