If a teenager runs away from home to escape an abusive parent and steals a car while doing so, the teenager is both an offender and a victim. What is this an example of?

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This scenario is an example of situational ambiguity because the teenager's actions place them in both the role of a victim (escaping abuse) and an offender (stealing a car), making the situation complex and not easily categorized as purely criminal or purely victimized.

If a Teenager Runs Away from Home to Escape an Abusive