Missing People Quiz

What is the current definition of a missing person?

• Anyone whose whereabouts are unknown whatever the circumstance of disappearence. They will be considered missing until located and their wellbeing or otherwise established (ACPO)

• Anyone whose whereabouts cannot be established and where there the circumstances are out of character or the context suggests the person may be a subject of a crime or at risk of harm (ACPO)

• Anyone whose whereabouts cannot be established will be considered as missing until located, and their well-being or otherwise confirmed (College of Policing)

• Anyone whose whereabouts cannot be established will be considered as missing until located by police, partner agency or relative (College of Polciing)

Is it a crime to go missing?

• Going missing is a misdemeanor offense.
• Yes, it is a crime to go missing.
• No, it is not a crime to go missing.
• It depends on the circumstances of the disappearance.

Fill in the blank: The definition of a missing person is "______ whose whereabouts cannot be established will be considered as missing until located, and their well-being or otherwise confirmed."

Who is responsible for preventing and locating missing children?

• Police and social services

• Care homes and social services

• Education, health, and police

• All police and partner agencies

The majority of people who go missing are in which age bracket?

• 0-11

• 12-17

• 18-39

• 40-60 +

Which ethnicity tends to be overrepresented in missing people statistics?

• White people

• Black people

• Asian people

Using Biehal et al. (2003) framework, what typology does this case study fall under: " Sophia, a 17-year-old, decides to leave her hometown after a disagreement with her parents over her career plans. She moves to a nearby city to live with friends without telling her family."

• Decided

• Forced

• Drifted

• Unintentional Absence

Using Biehal et al. (2003) framework, what typology does this case study fall under: " George, an elderly man with mild cognitive impairment, leaves for a short walk but becomes disoriented. He cannot find his way back home and is later found in a neighboring town."

• Decided

• Forced

• Drifted

• Unintentional Absence

Using Biehal et al. (2003) framework, what typology does this case study fall under: " Emma, 24, moves from couch to couch after being unable to find stable housing. She initially intended to stay with her family, but gradually becomes distant, with no clear plan to return."

• Decided

• Forced

• Drifted

• Unintentional Absence

Using Biehal et al. (2003) framework, what typology does this case study fall under: " A 25-year-old named David disappears after leaving work. His belongings, including his wallet and phone, are found in a suspicious location, leading authorities to believe he may have been taken against his will."

• Decided

• Forced

• Drifted

• Unintentional Absence