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Question: I am 15 years old and i am a run away. i do not want to go back home. i lived with my older sister because my mom does drugs..my brother in law verbally abused me and recently started pushing me im scared that this may lead to worse things..my sister always tells me that she will send me to live with my mom but i do not want to go so i ran away. what should i do? and what are my rights? I do not want to go back
Answer: If you are in a crisis situation or need counseling, LawForKids.org lists many 1-800 help lines that might be able to assist you.
Here are some of the resources you can contact now:
Child Protective Services
888-SOS-CHILD or 888-767-2445
Children's Law Center (Arizona) - Volunteer lawyers to help kids with their legal issues are available.
602-258-3434 ext. 266.
Child Help USA Hotline
800-422-4453
Youth Crisis Hotline
800-448-4663
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