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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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Leah’s Story

“Please talk to someone it will help you in the long run.”

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Share your story

Got a story to share? Get in touch with Runaway Helpline to share your story anonymously.

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Danika’s Story

“All I ever really wanted was to speak to someone who understood me and could help me get myself out of a situation I could no longer be in”

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Mark’s Story

“I went to stay with a friend when I got kicked out of home”

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Lucy’s story

Lucy speaks to Helen from Runaway Helpline about her experiences being reported missing, Return Home Interviews, what it’s like to be unhappy with your home situation and how talking helps to work through things.

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Share your story

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The Staying Safe Checklist

This list was written by and for young people with experience of running away. The information on this page may not always be suitable for your situation. For advice on your own situation, call or text Runaway Helpline on 116 000. It’s free and confidential.

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