Q: Am I able to call law enforcement to take off my missing persons report
I am 16 about to be 17 and I recently ran away from home and I have been keeping contact with my mom and she knows where I've been at but still doesn't want to take off my missing persons report, I have her consent and proof of it but she still tries to force me home.
A: A parent can contact law enforcement when their child is a runaway. Often a child is still considered a runaway even if the parent knows where the child is but can't get the child back to the parent's home. A person who is harboring a runaway can have criminal charges brought against them. If a child is unsafe and afraid to go home, they should seek out a trusted adult. This could be a teacher, relative or another trusted adult. There are lawful ways for a child to live with another adult if the home is unsafe. Being a runaway is not a long-term solution.
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