Missing Young People
Young people who have run away or are reported as a Missing Person are vulnerable. Missing is a safeguarding concern and should be taken seriously each time.
The Youth Support Team work alongside the police and Chuldren's Social Care when a young person aged under 18 is reported missing in Gloucestershire. Through our Missing Persons Team, we work with young people reported missing who are either, not open to Children's Social Care or who do not want to talk about this with their social worker. We to help them find solutions to their probelms.
We work alongside professionals supporting young people who are frequesntly reported as a Missing Person, or where Missing is a significant link and identifier of child exploitation (sexual or criminal), as well as a flag of concerns when young people are struggling with their emotional or mental health.
How we can help
What we can offer includes:
- Independent Return interviews, to explore the reasons for a young person going missing, and to look at what needs to happen to prevent further episodes
- Working with a young person and their family to access support if needed as an outcome of a Missing report to police
- Providing advice and guidance to parents and professionals about how to support a young person when there are concerns about running away or being reported as a Missing Person.
Who we help
We work with young people from the age of 10 up to 18.
Get in touch
If you’re concerned about a young person who you think is missing, or a social worker whating to request an Independent Return Interview, contact us on 01242 242825 or email: YSTinfo@gloucestershire.gov.uk