The large number of street children in Latin America, the lack of a clear definition of the
problem, its complex causes, the lack of'a solution'and the uncertainty regarding the …

Obstacles to definitions and their implications It has been said that the term'street
children'says little more about the members of the population it proports to describe than …

This study presents an overview of the situation of street children and youth in urban Latin
America. Findings from numerous studies throughout the region, including original studies …

In general terms, this article presents a profile of the so-calledstreet children'of Latin
America, outlining their main characteristics, their interpersonal relations and their daily life …

This paper documents some possible reasons of failure of programs for street children in
Mexico, and provides background information on demographic and socioeconomic trends …

Abstract Street Children in Latin America examines the phenomenon of street-connected
youth in Latin American countries, in particular, associations with mental illness and …

The uniqueness of this study is the combination of a large-scale sociological survey with in-
depth anthropological fieldwork. Around 1,100 street children have been interviewed in two …

This article analyses the interaction between street children and youth and the people who
try to help them. We seek to understand our outsiders' role in the children and youth's career …

We use this expression because we want to show the problem is not just with the children, it
is also with the situations they face. The child “in a street situation” is a social actor, actively …

The phenomenon of street children has long existed in many regions. Today it is also
making unexpected appearances where it never existed before. Experts remain divided on …