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Who Runs? a Demographic Profile of Runaway Youth in the United States
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Description: Prevention and treatment programs for runaways have been hindered by an inadequate population profile. Using Add Health data to determine 12-month prevalence and demographic predictors of running away, we found that over 6% of youths reported running away. Running was predicted by biological gender, age, region, urbanicity, and family structure. (Authors)
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Type of Resource: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Volume: 39
Issue: 5
Pages: 778-781
   
 
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