runaway rape
Runaway and homeless youth experience rape and assault rates 2 to 3 times higher than the general population of youth.
Crisis
IF YOU ARE IN A CRISIS, CONTACT NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD:
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home through our Home Free program. Call if you are a teacher looking for information to pass along to your students about alternatives to running from home. Call if you care about a youth and want information on how you can help someone who may be at risk of running from home.
The mission at the National Runaway Switchboard is to help keep America’s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. Their 24-hour crisis line has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. It’s anonymous, confidential and free. 1-800-RUNAWAY.
YOUTH RESOURCES
Youth Referral and Information Resources Directory
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