Further evidence on the extent and time course of repeat missing incidents involving children: A research note

This study examines the extent and time course of repeat missing incidents involving children. Using data from one UK police force (n = 2,251), we find (1) that majority (65%) are repeats, (2) a small group repeatedly children 43; 6%) account for sizable proportion all (n=739, 33%) (3) likelihood child going is elevated in weeks immediately following previous incident. The implications our findings future research prevention discussed.