While each runaway is unique, there are four facts about the pattern of young runaways:

1.Many children run away repeatedly.
2.A considerable number run away for long periods.
3.Many are forced to leave home; they may have been physically ejected or verbally ordered to go.
4.The majority of runaways are not reported to the police as missing.

The report shows that drug abuse and drinking is often linked to runaway cases by parents, carers or young people.

It is noted that girls are more likely to run away from home than boys and overall, and the most common age for children to run away is between 13 and 15.

It was also revealed that children under the age of 13 are also prone to running away – a quarter of runaways do so before the age of 13, and one in 10 before the age of 10.

Children in care are shown to be three times more likely to run away.

The investigation shows that often children experiencing problems in school tend to run away. Difficulty with learning puts pressure on children who then decide to run away.

Many children come from homes where parents themselves have drink or drug dependency issues. This can contribute to a runaway child experimenting with dangerous substances themselves.

It is also evident that children who come from homes with broken relationships have a higher number of runaways or have had a previous attempt at running away from home.

Young runaways are less likely to feel that their life is not worth living, but are more likely to feel alone and depressed.

One in six child runaways said they slept rough, while one in eight said they resorted to begging or stealing. It was also recorded that the older ages of the demographic were less likely to seek help or were untrusting of professionals. Eight out of 10 children will not look for help but those who do will ask friends or relatives.

Drug abuse issues are often linked to runaway cases. The Children

While each runaway is unique, there are four facts about the pattern of young runaways:

1.Many children run away repeatedly.
2.A considerable number run away for long periods.
3.Many are forced to leave home; they may have been physically ejected or verbally ordered to go.
4.The majority of runaways are not reported to the police as missing.

The report shows that drug abuse and drinking is often linked to runaway cases by parents, carers or young people.

It is noted that girls are more likely to run away from home than boys and overall, and the most common age for children to run away is between 13 and 15.

It was also revealed that children under the age of 13 are also prone to running away – a quarter of runaways do so before the age of 13, and one in 10 before the age of 10.

Children in care are shown to be three times more likely to run away.

The investigation shows that often children experiencing problems in school tend to run away. Difficulty with learning puts pressure on children who then decide to run away.

Many children come from homes where parents themselves have drink or drug dependency issues. This can contribute to a runaway child experimenting with dangerous substances themselves.

It is also evident that children who come from homes with broken relationships have a higher number of runaways or have had a previous attempt at running away from home.

Young runaways are less likely to feel that their life is not worth living, but are more likely to feel alone and depressed.

One in six child runaways said they slept rough, while one in eight said they resorted to begging or stealing. It was also recorded that the older ages of the demographic were less likely to seek help or were untrusting of professionals. Eight out of 10 children will not look for help but those who do will ask friends or relatives.

Drug abuse issues are often linked to runaway cases. The Children

While each runaway is unique, there are four facts about the pattern of young runaways:

1.Many children run away repeatedly.
2.A considerable number run away for long periods.
3.Many are forced to leave home; they may have been physically ejected or verbally ordered to go.
4.The majority of runaways are not reported to the police as missing.

The report shows that drug abuse and drinking is often linked to runaway cases by parents, carers or young people.

It is noted that girls are more likely to run away from home than boys and overall, and the most common age for children to run away is between 13 and 15.

It was also revealed that children under the age of 13 are also prone to running away – a quarter of runaways do so before the age of 13, and one in 10 before the age of 10.

Children in care are shown to be three times more likely to run away.

The investigation shows that often children experiencing problems in school tend to run away. Difficulty with learning puts pressure on children who then decide to run away.

Many children come from homes where parents themselves have drink or drug dependency issues. This can contribute to a runaway child experimenting with dangerous substances themselves.

It is also evident that children who come from homes with broken relationships have a higher number of runaways or have had a previous attempt at running away from home.

Young runaways are less likely to feel that their life is not worth living, but are more likely to feel alone and depressed.

One in six child runaways said they slept rough, while one in eight said they resorted to begging or stealing. It was also recorded that the older ages of the demographic were less likely to seek help or were untrusting of professionals. Eight out of 10 children will not look for help but those who do will ask friends or relatives.

Drug abuse issues are often linked to runaway cases. The Children