OF16 - MISSING PERSONS

Question 1

FEARS OF SAFETY

Answer 1

ZONE OF SAFETY: Fears arise when the person is outside of their usual surroundings and is unable to cope, e.g., they may have a mental or physical disability

AGE: In the case of small children, or elderly, fears may arise as soon as their absence is noted.

CIRCUMSTANCES: Fears arise if they have gone missing in circumstances that are unusual, dangerous or suspicious

Question 2

MISSING PERSON

Answer 2

Any person who is reported missing to police

AND

Whose whereabouts are unknown

AND

There are fears for the safety, or concerns for the welfare, of that person

Question 3

CATEGORIES OF MISSING PEOPLE

Answer 3

1. voluntary - runaways/unaware
2. involuntary - abduction/kidnapped
3. lost due to event - sea/bush/accident
4. missing overseas - interpol