if i runaway can my mom call the cops?

i hate my mom and i wanrt to kill my self

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Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to NRS with your question. We are not legal experts, but we can share some general information with you. If you leave home without permission your parents can attempt to file a runaway report. In the event that this happens, they can have the police pick you up and bring you back home if they know where you are. Once you return back home, you are no longer considered a runaway. If the runwaway report is filed successfully, it might be a good idea for your parents to call the police to notify them you are no longer a runaway. However, the police will not need to come to your house after this regarding the report. Running away is not illegal, so you do not necessarily need to be concerned with getting in trouble with the police rather consequences for this would be decided by your parents.

We hope we were able to answer your question. Do not hesitate to contact NRS by phone at 1-800-786-2929 or use our chat services at 1800runaway.org if you have any other concerns/questions.

Be safe,
NRS

If I run away and my parents filed me as a run away but I go back a few hours later are my parents forced to call cops and let them know I came back if so will the cops come to my parents house?

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Hey thanks for reaching out to us, it seems like your mom has been unfair to you for a while now. It certainly seems unreasonable to be so mean verbally as well as threaten you over a picture you posted. It makes sense that you would feel frustrated by that and want to escape the situation, especially when she turns around and doesn’t seem to care about you going to school.

Generally when there is verbal abuse at home the best way to avoid it is to be somewhere else safe as much as possible. This could be at school doing sports or clubs, or a trusted friends’ house, even an after school job might help you to have something to do outside of home.

It might be worth asking your mom to consider family counseling or anger counseling. We can help you look up resources in your area on the phone if you wanted. Of course that assumes that she is willing to try that. If not it might be worth it to have a counselor just for you. Someone safe to talk with who may not know your mom might be enough to vent your frustrations.

If you do feel like you need to run away having a plan is going to be key to your safety. This could be a place to stay long-term, where you might get a job, how you will go to school etc. We are available to help consider your options anytime at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or online chats on our website.

I’m about to be 16 in sept and my mom has been emotionally abusing me for like I don’t know ever since middle school and last night she found out I posted some not so inappropriate picture just for fun and she verbally hurt me and threat me and I want to run away , I don’t want to be with her anymore what can I do , and she even didn’t care today that I didn’t go to school.

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Thank you for reaching out to us to help you figure out options. We are not legal experts but it looks like in Michigan you are not considered an adult until you are 18. This means that if your parents filed a runaway report you wouldn’t be charged with anything but more than likely taken back to them. You can also find this information if you go to Sexetc.org. This is a good resource for you to have since it seems like you wanted to know the options available to you. If you live in a different state they may have to place you in a surrounding shelter until they could transport you back to your original city and state. You can also contact your local non-emergency police department to ask about the policies.
If you have any other questions or concerns you can contact us at NRS at 1800-RUNAWAY. Thank you again for contacting us.

If a 16 year old runs away the first time in grandrapids mi can he go to juvi?

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Hi there,
Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. It seems there is a lot that you are faced with right now and you’re feeling like leaving is one of your only options. It seems you want to know some information on runaway laws.
While we are not experts on the law, 18 is generally the age that an individual may leave home without parent permission. If you are under 18 and leave home, your parent/guardian may file you as a runaway and you may be returned home. Also, those you stay with may run the risk of being charged with harboring a runaway. For more specifics on the law, the local non-emergency police or legal aid may better answer legal questions. However please know if you are experiencing any type of abuse please do not hesitate to gather evidence and report whatever may be going on. We also help with reporting so that you do not have to feel alone.
We are here as support to help through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email to assist you. If you would like to talk more in detail please call or chat soon.
Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.
Be safe,
NRS

Hello! I’m 11 and I’m planning to run away from home, I have everything arranged,where I’m staying, and what I’m packing. I just wanted to know, if my mom was able to find my location would I HAVE to go with her, or, could I have a choice of staying where I am? I would really appreciate the response, I just want to know before I leave.

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Hi there, 

That's a great question. While it is not illegal to run away before you are 18, it is considered a status offense in Oregon and most other states. In other words, running away is not a crime, but you could be detained by police until they release you to your parents. Note that the police can require you to return home even if you don't want to. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you do run away, anyone you stay with could be considered harboring a runaway, which is a misdemeanor. If you're thinking about running away we'd love to talk to you more. We never tell anyone what to do but try to work with you to explore what your best options are. If you can, give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY or use our chat feature on our website's main page. Hope to hear from you! Stay safe! 

NRS

Is it true In oregon its not against the law to run away . No one can force you to go home not even the cops . So i was told by dhs.

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Hello, please see previous comment,
"Hello,
Thank you for reaching out during this difficult time. It sounds like you are worried about your mom calling the police on you if you leave home. Just to let you know, we are not legal experts, but technically it’s not against the law for you to go out and hang out with your friends without your mom’s permission. However, your mom does have the right to call the police on you and list you as a runaway if you have been missing from home. Some police stations will require a youth to be missing for over 24 hours before making the report though. You can always call your local police department and ask what their laws are. Here at the National Runaway Safeline, we want you to be safe, please give us a call at 1-800-786-2929 if you have any further questions or concerns."

[ccsmod15]

Hello,
Thank you for reaching out during this difficult time. It sounds like you are worried about your mom calling the police on you if you leave home. Just to let you know, we are not legal experts, but technically it’s not against the law for you to go out and hang out with your friends without your mom’s permission. However, your mom does have the right to call the police on you and list you as a runaway if you have been missing from home. Some police stations will require a youth to be missing for over 24 hours before making the report though. You can always call your local police department and ask what their laws are. Here at the National Runaway Safeline, we want you to be safe, please give us a call at 1-800-786-2929 if you have any further questions or concerns.

But I’m not a run away I just wanna go hang out with my friends for a few hours . Would she call the police to come get me if she said no I can’t go out today or is she not aloud to

If I’m just going out with my friends and I’m 16 years old but my mom doesn’t want me going out with them. Can my mom call the police and tell them to go get me and they will.