Teen Rights In Arkansas

That's utter nonsense. A social worker is a mandated reporter. The social worker would not have told YOU to move in violation of the law; she would have reported the abuse to CPS.

Furthermore, she would by law not let you leave the mental institution without a safe place with known guardianship in place. Its conditional for discharge.

You don't sound mature enough to be on your own. Your 17 and have to ask what the legal age is to be on your own. I know of no other 17 year old who does not know this. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but does show immaturity. I highly advise that you seek help from someone who is a professional and not your boyfriend. This way, both of you stay out of trouble.

the sexual and physical abuse carried on at my fathers house im now with my mother.

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the sexual and physical abuse carried on at my fathers house im now with my mother.

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Where it happened doesnt make your lie anymore believable. If that is the case then your safe because you are not in the abusive home

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the sexual and physical abuse carried on at my fathers house im now with my mother.

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We understand that. You are still a minor and under parental control. Your mother had a right to report you as a runaway and have you returned home.

You can't move out without parents' permission until you are a legal adult, which is 18 years old.