Run aways

A PERSON WHO HAS RUN AWAY, ESPECIALLY

FROM THEIR FAMILY OR AN INSTITUTION.

Causes Of Run
aways

Strict behavior and continual punishment or neglect of a

child are shown to be main reasons for runaway youths.
Studies also show that 89% of child runaways were
encouraged to do so by their peers

Nearly half of runaway youths report that at least one of

their parents struggles with alcohol addiction, and at least
one third reported a parent struggling withdrug addiction

Children of street-based familiesare children living with

their families as street-dwellers;

HOMELESS
a

person who has run away,

especially from their family or an
institution.

CAUSES OF
HOME LESS

Unavailability

of employment

opportunities.
Poverty, caused by many factors
includingunemployment
andunderemployment.
Lack ofaffordable housing.
Lack of accessiblehealthcare.