November marks National Runaway Prevention Month, aiming to shed light on youth homelessness.
Did you know? According to Chapin Hall Voices of Youth Count study, 1 in 30 adolescent minors (13 – 17) and 1 in 10 young adults (18 – 25) endures some form of homelessness in a year.
Research has shown that family dynamics (i.e., conflict over rules, divorce, blended families, and teen parenting) strongly affect a young person’s desire to run away. By creating a safe and accepting home environment where youth are encouraged to be honest, the likelihood of them running away may be reduced or prevented.
What can you do?
- Visit our website to learn more about the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act
- Download the social media graphics below and share them on your page
- November 10: Wear Green Day – Dress in green to show your support for NRPM.
Post a picture on social media with a message about your commitment to support runaway and homeless youth and include the hashtag #NRPM2021. Get creative and make this a competition in your office: first place to whoever wears the most green! The more creative, the greater the impact.
Other fun ideas include:- Paint your nails green, or wear bright green makeup;
- Wear a green wig or hat;
- Dress your pet in a green sweater.
The possibilities are endless, and they all serve as great conversation starters around NRPM.
