In this episode of Catch22Minutes, we explore how and why children go missing, how it can be prevented, and the signs that a missing episode may be linked to exploitation. We cover what to do if you’re worried that a child is missing, and discuss the response to missing children, including the good, and not so good, practice that can make a real difference as to whether a child goes missing again.

We are joined by Josie Allan, Senior Partnerships and Policy Manager at Missing People, and James Simmonds Read, National Prevention Programme Manager at The Children’s Society.

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Helpful Links:

• How Catch22 can support: http://bit.ly/3XKA7X3

Missing People:

• Website: http://bit.ly/3B1WP34
• Report on care-experienced children and young people about their experience of being reported missing: http://bit.ly/3VpaYzx
• An exploratory study into family experiences of child criminal exploitation: http://bit.ly/3gUGRAX

The Children’s Society:

• Website: http://bit.ly/3uh1bj4

• LookCloser Campaign, tackling child exploitation: http://bit.ly/3VoX3tj

• Resources: http://bit.ly/3GZL40S
• Tackling Child Exploitation Programme’s Join the Dots framework: http://bit.ly/3uiQEnH