Runaways

Why Traffickers Target Runaways

A heartbreaking reality: children who run away are one of the highest risk groups for trafficking.

Why?
Because traffickers know these kids feel unseen, unheard, or unsupported and they capitalize on it.

Runaways often lack:
• safe housing
• trusted adults
• financial stability
• emotional security
• consistent support

Traffickers step in fast. They offer food, shelter, protection, or “family.” In less than 48 hours, most runaways are approached by someone with trafficking intent.

But here’s the truth most people don’t know:
Many runaways don’t want to leave home forever.
They’re running from a moment conflict, stress, fear not their entire life. Traffickers use that moment of vulnerability as an opening.

Saved in America specializes in locating missing and runaway children because every hour matters.
Awareness of this risk is the first step toward prevention.
Support, communication, and safe emotional outlets can dramatically reduce the likelihood of a child running in the first place.

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