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Runaway Youth: A Research Brief

Published May 28, 2014, Sydney McKinney, Status Offense Reform Center

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Running away is a status offense in 39 states. While the exact number of youth who run away from home each year is unknown, evidence suggests that most return home within a few days. This research brief summarizes empirical literature on this issue from the last 20 years, highlighting reasons why young people run away from home, risk and protective factors, and what is known about interventions aimed at this vulnerable population.

Reform areas: Status offense/truancy

Categories: Status offense/truancy

Uploaded Jun 7, 2014

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