Black children make up nearly 6 in 10 missing children’s cases in Va. since mid-May, data shows

Since May 18, 77 children have been reported missing in Virginia, and 45 of those were Black, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. That is roughly 6 in 10 cases. The data comes as WTKR News 3 reported on three missing juveniles in Hampton Roads this week.

Experts say the disproportionality requires context. Children can go missing for many different reasons, including family conflict or staying with another family member without permission.

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