This paper explores the issue of Queensland children staying somewhere that is not their approved placement.
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Young people who are absent from care placements are at significant risk of exploitation. This paper, Absent from care, explores the issue of Queensland children staying somewhere that is not their approved placement, the reasons why they might leave their placement, the risks they face when absent from care, and what needs to change to ensure they are safe and supported.
Recommendations are provided for the challenges faced in this sector, including flexible, creative and relationship-based responses to address the reasons why young people leave their placements, and to support them while absent from care placements until they find a safe alternative.
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