Leaving Home Without Consent

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In Arkansas, minors cannot leave home without parental consent unless facing severe abuse, neglect, or seeking emancipation. The Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-482-5964. Hotline operators do not have automatic access to your location or personal information but may ask for details to assist in the investigation. Consult a local attorney or child protective services for more guidance.

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I live in Arkansas and I'm wondering if someone can leave their home without a parents consent if their home life is religiously abusive
Hello ****. In Arkansas, the age of majority is *. Therefore, a minor cannot leave home without parental consent except in certain circumstances, such as:
- Severe abuse or neglect
- Emancipation
- Marriage
Please consult with a local attorney or child protective services for more guidance.
What is the child abuse hotline
The Child Abuse Hotline in Arkansas is *-*-*-*. You can call this number */* to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Does an operator on the child abuse hotline have access to your location or information?
No, the child abuse hotline operator does not have automatic access to your location or personal information. However, they may ask for details during the call to assist in the investigation or for the safety of the child involved.