This article discusses the meanings ofteenagers'evasion according to both the latter and professionals from two shelter units. In order to do this, the points of view of both of them carefully expressed, to comprehend how they live and deal with this process. In order to discuss the theme 30 interviews with teenagers and 47 with professionals were analyzed using the qualitative approach as well as field research. The interviews were performed based on the oral history, and the analysis was based on the theory of communication. It was possible to conclude that the professional lack of training and supervision affects the process of caretaking the youngsters and it also causes psychic suffering to the caretakers. Lastly, it was observed the need to develop a consistent and integrated work with the teams around the true objectives of the shelter units through a psychosocial support.
evasion; teenager; caretaker; shelter unit