The Scottish Government Briefing Young Runaways – Early Identification.

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The Scottish Government Briefing Young Runaways – Early Identification

The Scottish Government Young Runaways – Problems 1 in 9 children under 16 run away overnight in Scotland Running away is risky 1 in 6 young runaways are physically or sexually assaulted

The Scottish Government Characteristics of Young Runaways More girls run away than boys (12% girls, 8% boys) Boys tend to run earlier Average age young runaways is years One-fifth run before age 11 – more likely to continue running Early identification and prevention crucial

The Scottish Government Characteristics of Young Runaways From all areas and economic backgrounds Ethnicity – similarities and difference Asian young people – early identification Children with special needs Sexual orientation

The Scottish Government Family Context More likely to run from: one–parent 16% step-parent 14% than two birth parents 7% Poorer quality of family relationships for young runaways

The Scottish Government Reasons for running Problems at home 78% school 25% personal 41% Triggers for running: Family conflict 39% Child abuse and neglect 20% Parental problems 11%

The Scottish Government Young Runaways – Vulnerability Cumulative complex problems Family problems relate to other issues Crucial to listen and act