"Every two and a half minutes, a child is reported missing in the UK. The reasons are complex, but the risks can be grave. Myths about what to do when a child goes missing persist and can delay crucial action at the moment it's most needed. The Independent and the charity Missing People are aiming to raise 165,000 to launch SafeCall, a free new service to help the 70,000 children reported missing each year find support and safety, no matter what."
"Donate here or text SAFE to 70577 to give 10 to Missing People enough for one child to get help. Paul Joseph, head of helplines at Missing People, speaks to The Independent about the most common myths and misunderstandings around missing children and what to do when it happens. True: If you are missing, there is always somebody to talk to If you've gone missing and don't feel able to speak with your family, school or the police, organisations like Missing People can help."
Every two and a half minutes, a child is reported missing in the UK. The reasons are complex and the risks can be grave. Myths about what to do when a child goes missing persist and can delay crucial action. The Independent and the charity Missing People aim to raise 165,000 to launch SafeCall, a free service to help the 70,000 children reported missing each year find support and safety. Donations can be made online or by texting SAFE to 70577 to fund help for children. Missing People offers helplines, can pass messages to family or police, and can arrange three-way calls so children can get support even if they cannot speak directly. Quality journalism and charitable services rely on donations to remain accessible without paywalls.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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