Child Protection Vocabulary

noun a person who has run away

adjective having run away or escaped

• The police were called to search for a runaway teenager who had been missing for two days.
• I heard there was a runaway dog in the neighborhood, have you seen it?
• My little brother is a total runaway, always causing trouble and never listening to anyone.
• The idea of starting a new business was like a runaway train, gaining momentum and speed with each passing day.

noun Individuals who have experienced abuse or mistreatment

• The organization provides support services for abusees seeking help.
• It's important for abusees to speak up and seek assistance.
• Abusees should not suffer in silence, they deserve to be heard.
• The scars of abuse can haunt abusees for a lifetime.