It could be, unless the parents are notified and permission is given for the minor to reside at the person's home. If there is a problem with abuse or neglect the police should be notified. The police will inform the involved parties of the proper procedures for handling the issue. More input: * Yes, unfortunately it is. But, it is not illegal to drive her to a shelter. They can provide help, guidance, counseling for her and her parents and they will let her parents know she is okay. Shalters are safe, friendly places run by people who want to help children and teens in dangerous, desperate situations. Childcare workers are working for the kids, not the parents. These people have seen it all and they know that sometimes the child is more trustworthy than the parent. You can still be supportive and helpful but if you allow her to stay in your home without the parents permission you can be found guilty of kidnapping. Really. * In Australia this is not a crime. 16 is the age of consent here
No.
My daughter run away 3 weeks ago.
The police would not help.
The Fugitive Slave Laws
The Fugitive Slave Laws
Yes
It was because during that time it was illegal in the southern states to help runaway slaves.
If the 17yo is a runaway, yes. It's illegal to help a runaway from home.
Aiding a runaway will land you in prison and if you actually help her it can be kidnapping.
boys or girlsclub, or call runaway hotline they can help you.
the officials.
Because they needed help to find the runaway slave.
I really dont know how he helped with the slavery that is what I want to know. How did he help the runaway slaves and that I really dont know how he helped with the slavery that is what I want to know. How did he help the runaway slaves and that
A child becomes a runaway when they are missing for over 24 hours. However, if you go to Child Aid and request some help to control your child it would be best for you and your child. There are several good programs children can get into and your child needs some guidance before they get into trouble.
No. There is no guardianship and no court orders. The parents can however demand the child to come home at any time. Even with police help. He could be reported as a runaway and in that case it is illegal for the grandparents to help him.