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Young Runaways – Experiences and Risks

Young Runaways – Experiences and Risks. Briefing. How long were young people away?. Length of time away % During the day 37 1 night 38 2-6 nights 17

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Young Runaways – Experiences and Risks

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  1. Young Runaways – Experiences and Risks Briefing

  2. How long were young people away? Length of time away % During the day 37 1 night 38 2-6 nights 17 A week or more 9

  3. Where did young people stay when away? Where young people stayed % Friends 38 Relatives 24 Slept rough 28 Stayed with stranger 3 Other 7

  4. Where young people stayed when away: • Males more likely to sleep rough • Glasgow children less likely to sleep rough • Over half have slept rough • Nearly 60% stay in same city or local authority area

  5. Risks of running • 1 in 7 of those away 2 or more nights resort to risky survival strategies • 15% of all young runaways are physically assaulted, 6% sexually assaulted • Assaulted staying with friends 16% • Assaulted staying with relatives 5%

  6. Invisibility of young runaways • Only one in five asked for help on last occasion they ran away • 60-70% not reported as missing • Prevention is crucial

  7. Responses • Primary and focused prevention • Independent interviews • Services for young runaways • Refuge accommodation and support

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