Lynne Featherstone, Minister for Equalities and Criminal Information, met with young people who have been supported by the Children’s Society to hear about their experiences of running away and going missing.
She heard about their experiences, and talked to them about how the government was helping young people like them through the missing children and adults strategy (available to download in full here).
Lynne Featherstone said: 'The problem of children going missing is
bigger than many people realise, with those aged 15 to 17 most likely to
go missing, as well as being at risk of harm and exploitation. 'Hearing the views of children and young people has renewed my
determination to ensure we are doing all we can to help and support
them.'
The minister heard how two 15-year-old girls succumbed to peer
pressure before going missing repeatedly, often feeling scared and
vulnerable in some of the situations they found themselves in. However, they were introduced to a Children's Society project
via their school, and soon found the impartial support and advice they
needed to make the change.
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