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Runaway Youth System Dynamics: A Theoretical Framework for Analyzing Runaway and Homeless Youth Policy

1 CE Hour
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About the Course

Systems dynamics models help explain why intuitive, well-intentioned solutions to social problems go awry when introduced into complicated social systems. In this article, the author develops a dynamic model, applying it to runaway and homeless youth behavior and shelter usage. Together, the model and supporting evidence imply that simple linear thinking may guide policy expansion to the detriment of homeless youth. Shelters provide incentives for other service systems to neglect difficult cases, which raises serious questions about the efficacy of the shelter system. This model provides common ground upon which practitioners, administrators, policymakers, and research communities can consider the impact and effectiveness of policy and service. Furthermore, the model challenges these communities to bring dynamic system considerations to their work.

COURSE SYLLABUS
I. Forrester’s Framework of System Dynamics and Its Relevance to Social Science
II. The Legislative Framework and Mental Model of Behavior it Assumes
III. Social System Theory and the Runaway Problem: Constructing a Complex Model
IV. The Difficulties of Data Collection under the Framework
V. Current Evidence of the Dynamics of the System
VI. Implications for Practice Policy, and Research
VII. Conclusion

This course is based on the reading online article, Runaway Youth System Dynamics: A Theoretical Framework for Analyzing Runaway and Homeless Youth Policy created by Karen M. Staller, PhD, JD

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: Families in Society (Alliance for Children and Families)
Publication Date: 2004/ Vol. 85, No. 3

Course Material Author

Karen M. Staller, PhD, JD
Assistant Professor University of Michigan School of Social Work

Karen M. Staller, PhD, JD authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about runaway and homeless youth. It is appropriate for participants with intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 describe how a dynamic systems model can be applied to runaway and homeless youth behavior and shelter usage.
  2. 2 identify potential drawbacks of the youth shelter system and ways that the dynamic sysytems model might improve the impact and effectiveness of policy and service.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

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Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$9

Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 100747

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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