Knowledge Check

Review Question # 8/12

What are examples of a Runaway Prevention Plan Boundaries and Expectations? Select the one that is not an example.

A. Specific action – This could include running away to a school friend’s home or relative who will not let the caregiver know that the child or youth is with them until the child or youth decide it is time do call.

B. Time frames - This could include a time limit that the child or youth can be gone before reporting them as missing to law enforcement.

C. Specific location - A child or youth prone to running away in response to emotional or stressful stimuli can identify a specific location where they will go when they run.

D. Specific meet time - The caregiver will commit to be there within a specific amount of time to process with them.

E. Who to call - The Runaway Prevention Plan should identify who the child or youth can contact when they are in an unsafe situation or can contact to return from runaway status, including contact information.