Child exploitation and missing children

Missing children and young people

Children go missing from home or care for various reasons, some are often varied and complex, and as well as short-term risks there can be long term implications for these children. For every 'missing episode' the young person will get proper attention from the professionals involved. This includes independent return interviews for any young person who goes missing - for more information see our missing procedure (opens new window) 

Gov.UK have statutory guidance on young children who go missing from home or care.

If you have concerns about a specific young person that you're working with get advice from children's social care. If a child is at immediate risk then you should call the police and/or children's social care - see Report concerns about a child