Too many rules, physical restraint by staff and bullying are just someof the reasons why children run away from children's homes and fosterplacements, according to research published last week.
The Running Away report was carried out by the Commission for SocialCare Inspection to find out what makes a young person abscond, what theydo when they are missing, what dangers they face while on the run andwhat should happen when they get back.
Roger Morgan, children's rights director for England and author of thereport, said: "We hope that the young people's views in this report willgive the staff who run services some vital things to think about.Listening and talking to solve problems is essential."
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