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Children Young People Who Run Away Go Missing

What we know. Children's Society 2005 survey: approx 1000,000 young people under 16 run away from home or care each year across the UK.The majority of running away incidents are not reported missing to the police25% due to physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse.1 in 6 young runaways sleep ro

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Children Young People Who Run Away Go Missing

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    1. Children &Young People Who Run Away & Go Missing ‘It’s the flag that a child waves to say help’ Jean Driscoll Professional Advisor Suffolk County Council, Children & Young Peoples Services

    2. What we know Children’s Society 2005 survey: approx 1000,000 young people under 16 run away from home or care each year across the UK. The majority of running away incidents are not reported missing to the police 25% due to physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse. 1 in 6 young runaways sleep rough 1 in 12 young runaways is hurt or harmed while away. Longer term links- youth homelessness

    3. Reasons for Running Away Problems at home-mostly related to family conflict. Personal problems- depression, pressure, school problems Higher than average running away rates for young people who define themselves as gay or lesbian, being disabled, having difficulties with learning. Young people in care – wanting to return to family, home area, issues related to placements. Young people being sexual exploited/ trafficked.

    4. Suffolk 2009 -2010 1,547 episodes of children & young people missing (some with parents) reported to Police. 235 children went missing more than once 292 children went missing overnight or longer. more boys than girls peak ages are 13-15 Over 50 children missing from care placements ( Suffolk children & other Local Authorities)

    5. Ages of children missing

    6. Areas of Suffolk children missing

    7. N71 -new national performance indicator requirements Collect and analyse data on children who run away or go missing Develop multi –agency procedures Conduct risk assessments for missing children Make arrangements for return interviews when child located Develop services for children who have run away & preventive services for children who may run away

    8. Voluntary Sector involvement Leaders in the research Return Interview/ one-to one support services Family Mediation work Advocacy services Drop-in and outreach services Crisis accommodation

    9. What can your organisation do? Identify young people with whom you are working who may be ‘young runaways’ and implement SCB procedures Consider organisation’s capacity to respond e. return interviews, individual/ group support. Consultation with young people with whom you work about what services will help. Consider capacity to offer additional services to young runaways.

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