Around 100,000 young people under the age of 16 run away from home or care each year across the UK.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has taken the lead in coordinating policy developments across Government to ensure appropriate services are in place to respond to the needs of those who run away, in partnership with the Home Office, the Department of Communities and Local Government.
The proposals in this joint action plan aim to build on examples of good practice and kick-start long-term improvements to services for young runaways.
The case for action is clear and it is essential that Government, local delivery agencies and the voluntary sector work together to put in place those services that will prevent young runaways coming to harm and provide them with the support they need.
