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    Default Re: What Happens if a Child Runs Away to Another State

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    And having worked at a Denny's where runaways would congregate, and having a husband that was in law enforcement, I need to tell you that being a runaway sucks FAR WORSE than parents yelling at you. It means not being able to bathe regularly, not being able to find food easily, it can also result in rape, drug abuse, and criminal activity.
    All of this! ^^^^

    I have seen and worked with kids in crappy situations, and have been a foster parent for just this reason. Kenzi, I could tell you stories that would make your toes curl of kids who left home to meet up with so-called "friends" and the subsequent horror that they lived through. I still work with some of these children through other programs to help others who are debating doing what you are considering. I implore you to seek help, not flight! Teen emotions make you blind to the realities of life on the street and on the run. There ARE alternatives! You simply have to ask a counselor, call county social services, someone. Help is out there.

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    Default Re: What Happens if a Child Runs Away to Another State

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    A runaway in New York can most certainly be placed in detention, and contrary to the post above there is a statute that explicitly grants that power to the police:
    Did you see where I said I didn't know how accurate what I posted about NY actually is? Yeah I did caveat it.

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    Default Re: What Happens if a Child Runs Away to Another State

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    Did you see where I said I didn't know how accurate what I posted about NY actually is? Yeah I did caveat it.
    Yes, I did see where you posted that you found something on the web, and were posting it without knowing if it was accurate. But if you don't know the law, and can't take the time to verify what you're posting, perhaps you should leave the posting to others, or at least refrain from complaining when others post correct information.

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    Default Re: What Happens if a Child Runs Away to Another State

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    Yes, I did see where you posted that you found something on the web, and were posting it without knowing if it was accurate. But if you don't know the law, and can't take the time to verify what you're posting, perhaps you should leave the posting to others, or at least refrain from complaining when others post correct information.
    Where did I complain about what you posted or anyone else? I didn't. I searched New York laws and runaways and the statute you posted never came up in the search I ran. In no way, shape or form did I complain. I just said I thought it might not be accurate. But that's what I found. Perhaps consider that this isn't legal advice anywhere on this forum per the disclaimer either.

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