Headlines, as you all really ought to know full well by now, never give an accurate accounting.
Whilst the number of children lost to trafficking etc every year will still be severe, it is nowhere near as severe as these figures. This is just the number who are reported missing each other, many/most of whom return within hours. This includes the numerous children who will wander away from their parents in the shopping centre etc. As a child, my little sister was reported missing numerous times. She had a tendency to wander off out the door and along the street for example and at other times my mother would run away with her. Other kids just run away.
Just don’t go bandying about these figures as though they tell a story of children who are snatched and sold into trafficking. You’ll need to do a bit further research yourself to arrive at that number. Do not spread misinformation and do not exaggerate the problem - it’s doesn’t require exaggeration as it is already horrific enough.
Don’t get caught up in the headline figure!
Headlines, as you all really ought to know full well by now, never give an accurate accounting.
Whilst the number of children lost to trafficking etc every year will still be severe, it is nowhere near as severe as these figures. This is just the number who are reported missing each other, many/most of whom return within hours. This includes the numerous children who will wander away from their parents in the shopping centre etc. As a child, my little sister was reported missing numerous times. She had a tendency to wander off out the door and along the street for example and at other times my mother would run away with her. Other kids just run away.
Just don’t go bandying about these figures as though they tell a story of children who are snatched and sold into trafficking. You’ll need to do a bit further research yourself to arrive at that number. Do not spread misinformation and do not exaggerate the problem - it’s doesn’t require exaggeration as it is already horrific enough.