n 25% of female runaways had been raped. ... The female has either been raped or there is something wrong with their home life. ... Later that month, her parents get the shocking news that their runaway daughter has been raped and murdered." Flower goes on to say that it could have been prevented only if the girl had been locked up and been given the right treatment. ... Find out if the person was raped or if there is illegal use of narcotics in the home or if the person is abusing the substance. ...

• Word Count: 2074
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School