Homma, Yuko & Saewyc, Elizabeth & BSN, Sara & BSN, Leah. (2009). Restoring Family Support, Self-Esteem, and Reducing Distress Among Sexually Abused Young Runaways. Journal of Adolescent Health - J ADOLESCENT HEALTH. 44. 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.10.062.
This study compared sexually-abused runaway girls participating in the Runaway Intervention Program (RIP girls), to girls in the general Minnesota Student Survey (MSS girls) on their family relationships and psychological well-being.