Runaway youth definition
Runaway youth means a youth who willfully leaves the residence of a parent or
Runaway youth means a person under the age of eighteen years
Runaway youth means a youth 12 to 17 years of age, inclusive, or 18 years of age if the youth is completing high school or its equivalent, who absents themself from home or place of legal residence without the permission of their family, legal guardian, or foster parent.
More Definitions of Runaway youth
Runaway youth means a youth who willfully leaves the residence of a parent or guardian without the permission of the parent or guardian.
Runaway youth means a youth who willfully leaves the residence of a
Runaway youth has the meaning set forth in Section 2.03 hereof.
Runaway youth means a person under the age of eighteen years who is absent from his legal residence without the consent of his parent, legal guardian or custodian.
Runaway youth. , means an individual who is less than 18 years of age and who absents himself or herself from home or a place of legal residence without the permission of a parent or legal guardian (The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, 2008). The terms “runaway youth” or “homeless youth” will be used interchangeably in the study, since there is no single definition to the groups. However, one of the common characteristic shared by both the groups is that they face the risk of not having adequate shelter and other provisions, and may get involved in harmful behaviors while away from a permanent residential home (Fernandes-Alcantara, 2013). According to a report published by Mission Newswire in 2015, UNICEF data indicates that more than 40,000 children are reported missing every year in India. Out of which, close to 11,000 remain untraced. The most common reason that young people leave home is due to disruptive family relationships or family breakdown (Reeg, 2003). This may include poor family functioning, unstable home environments, socioeconomic disadvantage, and separation from parents or caregivers. (Shelton, Taylor, Bonner & Van den Bree, 2009). Research indicates that the runaway youth population is at risk for multiple health and behavioral problems. Exposure to the stress and strain of street life in conjunction with physically or sexually abusive family home environments predisposes these youth to additional experiences of trauma and trauma symptomology (Tyler, Whitbeck, Hoyt, & Johnson, 2003).
Runaway youth means persons under the age of 18 years who are absent from their legal residence without the consent of their parent, legal guardian or custodian.
Runaway youth means a person under the age of 18 years who is absent from his or her legal residence without the consent of his or her parent, legal guardian or custodian.