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Rafferty, Lisa A.; Raimondi, Sharon – Beyond Behavior, 2009
Runaway behavior is a national epidemic that affects many school-aged youths. Although there are no definitive numbers, it has been estimated that between 1.3 and 2.8 million youths run away each year, and youths with disabilities are more at risk for engaging in runaway behavior than their nondisabled peers. Considering the high number of youths…
Descriptors: Runaways, Coping, School Role, Prevention