Tested 149 adolescent residents of county center for juvenile status offenders. Data analysis revealed eight variables discriminating between first-time and recidivist runaways. Variables characterized recidivist runaway as urban Caucasian having previous contact with agency; staying at center average of 13.6 days; and having lower general intelligence, less objectivity, less self-sufficiency, and being at risk of becoming psychotic or delinquent. (Author/NB)