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  • ccsmod15
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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.
    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 forum 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

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Hello, I live in Ohio I am 12 and my parents are divorced, my mom is somewhat of an alcoholic, and can barely live in a house and pay for herself alone. My dad Has 3 other children who are all above 18 now, whom which one he didn’t even raise and didn’t try to reunite with them, and he didn’t start being a parent to the other 2 until they were a teen. My dad hurts me mentally a lot, and has made me think of suicide several times, and he doesn’t believe in technology so much that he hates me for using it all the time, so he wants to try to blame everything on it. It has recently came to my attention that I might be able to go live with my brother in Virginia who has a wife and 2 kids (younger then me) and he is in the Navy, so I think that I might be able to also help with the kids because I am really mature and stuff. I would like to know if I can go live with my brother instead, can I?

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  • ccsmod2
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    Hello There,

    Thank you for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. It sounds like you are going through a really difficult time and we want you to know that you are not alone.

    You do not deserve to be abused in any type of way and we are sorry you are having to deal with that. You do have the right to file an abuse report and there are a few ways to go about doing that. One option is to call Child Help at 1800-422-4453 and they would be able to help you file a report. You can also talk to a school counselor and they may be able to help with a report. Lastly, you can call us or chat with us at any time and we can help you with a report.

    We know you mentioned running away, we are not legal experts but we do have some information on the laws. If you were to leave home without permission your legal guardian could file a runaway report and it is possible that you could be brought back home. If running away is your best decision you can call us and we can help you look for a safe place to stay.

    We hope that this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions or would like to explore more options please give us a call. We are available 24/7 to listen and to provide support.

    NRS

  • ccsmod13
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    Hi, we are glad you reached out to us.

    It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. You deserve a home environment where you feel emotionally safe and supported. Most importantly you deserve a home where there is no physical abuse.

    We understand that you probably feel very alone and isolated since no one is believing you. We believe you and we want to help.

    There are many specifics to consider to determine if running away to your brother is the best and safest option for you (or if a shelter with a transitional living program would be a better option). We would like to talk with you in more detail about your situation at home and some of the other issues like how will you finish school, what your long-term plan would be, do you have a job, will you be safe from your parents.

    You can chat with us anytime through our website or you can call our 24/7 hotline to talk more. Our hotline number is (800) RUNAWAY.

    We are a non-directive agency-that means we won’t tell you what to do. We go through all your options, help you think about safety and outcomes and identify other resources (for example shelters, youth programs, legal services) in your area to help you with whatever you decide on for your plan. We can conference call to those resources to help you gather information or go through their in take process.

    We hope to hear from you soon.

    Stay strong,
    NRS

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Hey I’m about to runaway & go live with my brother. My parents beat me naked & also force religions on me that I’m just not ready to process. I’ve been contemplating this descion for a while & I’m finally leaving. They try to convince me that everything is alright with shoes clothes & gifts. But I just wanna be happy. I don’t care about that half mansion & clothes & shoes. I just wanna feel loved & cared about.
    I’m 16 but turning 17 in August so oh well.
    No one believes me because my adopted dad is the head cop.

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  • ccsmod0
    commented on Guest's reply
    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.
    The easiest way to leave home is with your parents' permission. We understand that might be challenging, however, maybe there’s another family member, relative, or a family friend who could help to communicate how you’re feeling to your parents. The second way is through Child Protective Services if safety is a concern. Lastly, you could look into your brother getting custody. Legal aid or the family court would be able to answer specific questions about that process.
    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 would like to look into further emotional support options, you can text with a crisis worker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness 24/7 by texting "NAMI" to 741741.
    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

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    hello, I'm 14 years old and I wanted to know if I can move with my older brother whos 20 and my little brother who's 12 because we live in a really toxic house and kinda abusive home which we are tired of this so is it possible for my older brother to like be our guardian?

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  • ccsmod15
    commented on Guest's reply
    Hi there,

    You mentioned wanting to know how you can leave home before turning 18. The easiest way to leave home is with your parent's permission. We understand that might be challenging, however, maybe there’s another family member, relative, or a family friend who could help to communicate how you’re feeling to your parent. The second way is through Child Protective Services. In Illinois you can call 1-800-252-2873 to report abuse (or you can call us and we can do that for you). Lastly, you can also look into emancipation options. In most states you need to be at least 16 to be considered and demonstrate that you can support yourself financially and independently. Emancipation often can be a lengthy process and may even cost some money for court fees. We would be happy to look into legal resources if that’s something you are considering.

    Please reach out soon so that we may offer support and resources to you. Our number is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). You can also reach us through chat via our website: www.1800runaway.org.

    Be safe,

    NRS

    NRS

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Hi I am 16 and will by 17 soon can I runaway to a family members house when I am 17 and not be forced to come back also I live in Illinois. My home life is so abusive but only to me and not to my brother so nobody sees anything wrong with it.

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  • ccsmod15
    commented on Guest's reply
    Hello Ros,
    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.
    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 forum 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

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Hello, my name is Ros & I'm 11. I kind of get pawned around between Florida & Hawaii. I'm not going to tell you my story, but I have family in Hawaii, Michigan, & Ohio. (Texas too, but that... Probably wouldn't be much better then my current situation.) Can I move out? I know my parents would never allow it.

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  • ccsmod15
    commented on Guest's reply
    Hello Violet,

    Thank you for reaching out to us. It sounds like you’re hoping to move in with your brother and you have some questions on whether this is legally allowed. Although we’re not legal experts, from what we understand, if you are considered a minor in your state or have a guardian assigned to you as an adult over the age of 18, you need the consent of a parent or legal guardian to live anywhere outside of your guardian’s care. If this is not the case, there is typically no legal reason that you would not be able to live with another relative. We encourage you to reach out to someone familiar with the laws of your state if you have any questions relating to your ability to live independently. Most states have local legal aid societies that can help you identify free or low-cost legal services.

    If you need help identifying local resources that can assist you, we encourage you to reach out by phone or chat. You can reach us 24/7 by phone at 1.800.RUNAWAY (786.2929) or by chat at our website https://www.1800runaway.org/ . We wish you the very best of luck. Stay safe!

    -NRS
    Last edited by ccsmod15; 08-30-2020, 09:39 PM.

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Hi I am Violet . I am 23 years old and my brother is 29 years old . So i was planning to move in to my brothers house as he lives alone. So is ot legal to move in with my brother.

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  • ccsmod15
    commented on Guest's reply
    Hi there,

    Thanks so much for reaching out. It sounds like living with your parents can be really tough and sometimes scary. You do not deserve to be hurt or belittled by people who are supposed to love and care for you. We understand it takes a lot of courage to reach out, and we are glad you felt safe enough to ask for help.

    We are not legal experts when it comes to leaving home, but in most states, a youth must be 18 to be able to leave home without parent's or guardian's permission. It is not illegal to leave home, but parents and guardians are obligated to file runaway reports with the police. This means that if the police find you or you end up in police custody, you could be returned home. There are also harboring a runaway laws that make it so charges can be brought against whoever keeps runaway youth safe. From our general knowledge, these are not used very often.

    There are a couple of ways to not be returned home. One of them is filing an abuse report with your local child protective services. There is usually an investigation and your local child protective services may remove you from the home or offer your family resources. Police can help you make this report, or if you gave us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or give us a chat through our website https://www.1800runaway.org/ we could also help you file a report. There is also emancipation. Not every state has this route, and it can be a lengthy and expensive process. Along with the length, youth often have to prove they have a job and a means of living independently. If you gave us a call we could discuss this option with you further or see if there are any free to cheap legal resources in your area.

    We hope that by giving you this information you are able to make an informed decision that feels safe and accessible for you. If you need to discuss your options, create a plan, or are looking for any other resources, please do not hesitate to reach out at any time. We are open 24/7/365 and are completely confidential. We hope to hear from you soon!

    Best of luck,
    NRS

  • Guest
    Guest replied
    Can I live with my Brother? hi am 16 and I live on a farm with my mom and dad and Two of my brothers and I want to move with my 29 year-old brother because my dad hits me And my mom yells at me for no reason and that’s why I wanna move with my 29 year old bother.

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