Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 180-188 , February 2010

Restoring Healthy Developmental Trajectories for Sexually Exploited Young Runaway Girls: Fostering Protective Factors and Reducing Risk Behaviors

  • Elizabeth M. Saewyc, Ph.D., R.N., P.H.N.

      Affiliations

    • University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Elizabeth M. Saewyc, Ph.D., R.N., P.H.N., UBC School of Nursing, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 2B5.
    • ,
  • Laurel D. Edinburgh, M.S., P.N.P., R.N.C.

      Affiliations

    • Midwest Children's Resource Center, Minnesota Children's Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota

Received 5 April 2009 ,Accepted 17 June 2009.

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PII: S1054-139X(09)00245-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.010

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 180-188 , February 2010

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