It has been argued that risky behaviors associated with running away occur both prior and subsequently to running away. There could be different implications for prevention and treatment depending on the order in which they occur. A survey was given to 159 participants ages 11 to 25 to examine the relationship between running away and corresponding risky behaviors. Results indicated that there was a significant association between a perception of physical abuse and running away, but no association between a perception of sexual abuse and running away. Adolescents used drugs more often after...
It has been argued that risky behaviors associated with running away occur both prior and subsequently to running away. There could be different impli...