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I’m not happy at home

Home is supposed to be a happy, safe place where you feel comfortable, but, as we all know, sometimes...

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Why do the police or social services want to talk to me?

First, they will want to make sure that you are safe and then talk with you about why you...

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The risks of running away

Often young people run away to escape a bad situation, but sometimes running away can mean they end up...

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Top 5 Tips on how to stay safe

Danika shares her top 5 tips on how you can stay safe if you ever feel the need to Runaway from home.

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Ben’s Story

“I started running away from home in Staffordshire at around age nine and going missing for weeks on end…”

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Nicole’s Story

“It started when me and my Grandma (who I lived with) were having an argument.”

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