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Repeat missing child reports in Wales

Emma Hutchings1, Kevin D Browne1, Shihning Chou1

  • 1Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, England, UK.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|November 24, 2018
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This study identified five key risk factors for repeat child runaways. Identifying these factors can help predict children at high risk, enabling targeted interventions and support.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Approximately 306,000 missing person reports in the UK (2012-2013), with 64% involving children.
  • Repeat missing incidents constitute 38% of all reports, straining public services.
  • Research indicates 70% of missing children voluntarily leave home, often categorized as runaways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze data on children reported missing due to running away.
  • To develop predictive risk factors for repeat missing incidents using logistic regression.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 523 children reported missing to Gwent Police for running away.
  • Comparison of 'low risk' (one incident) and 'high risk' (multiple incidents) groups.
  • Utilized data from the Gwent Missing Children's Team over one year.

Main Results:

  • Identified five significant risk factors distinguishing repeat missing incidents in 73% of cases.
  • Key risk factors include being a looked-after child, substance use, suspected sexual exploitation, involvement with Youth Offending Services, and a history of abuse/neglect.

Conclusions:

  • The identified risk factors can guide intervention strategies in Gwent.
  • Children identified as 'high risk' require more intensive intervention and support to prevent repeat occurrences.
Abstract

Keywords:
Looked after childrenMissing child reportsRunaways

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