Family Dynamics and the Runaway Problem: An Assessment on the Impact of Family Dynamics on the Runaway Problem Among Teenagers

Turkey is known as a country with strong social cohesion. Even so, figures of runaway children in Turkey are increasing dramatically.Studies reveal that runaway episodes happen in all families regardless of such factors as economic, race, or geographic situations. Teenagers run away for several reasons; however, early intervention is highly suggested by studies to mitigate the problem. The family appears to be playing the major role in both causing and solving the runaway problem. This book focuses on the factors that cause children to run away and on interaction programs to intervene and/or prevent this problem. Although the main focus of the book is the runaway problem in Turkey; it provides explanations on the causes of the problem and suggests solutions to it from around the world that may also serve other countries and families experiencing similar issues.

Born in Turkey in 1973. Graduated from Police Academy in 1995 with a Bachelor Degree in CJ. Obtained his Master Degree in CJ from the Unv. of North Texas (UNT), USA in 2005. Pursues Ph.D. degree at UNT, Department of Public Administration. Main interests are in security, policy development and emergency management studies.