The Voice Podcast with Zayda Sorrell-Medina

Episode 5 | How to support runaway teenagers

July 14, 2023 zayda sorrell-medina
Episode 5 | How to support runaway teenagers
The Voice Podcast with Zayda Sorrell-Medina
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The Voice Podcast with Zayda Sorrell-Medina
Episode 5 | How to support runaway teenagers
Jul 14, 2023
zayda sorrell-medina

Teenagers run away for many reasons. These reasons vary and are not monolithic. But there is one thing for sure: they are running away from something. In my story, I recount why I ran away from home as a teenager and reflect on the intricate social processes leading up to that decision. I conclude with a message on how parents, caregivers, social workers, educators can be more supportive to teenagers. 

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Teenagers run away for many reasons. These reasons vary and are not monolithic. But there is one thing for sure: they are running away from something. In my story, I recount why I ran away from home as a teenager and reflect on the intricate social processes leading up to that decision. I conclude with a message on how parents, caregivers, social workers, educators can be more supportive to teenagers.