Jennifer, who is 16, ran away with her friend Tonya, who is 18. The police, however, only arrested Jennifer for running away because for a minor, running away is considered:

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Running away as a minor is considered a status offense, which is an offense that only applies to juveniles due to their age, such as skipping school or violating curfew. Age of majority refers to the age at which someone is considered an adult and is therefore not relevant in this scenario. Extrusion is not a legal term and juvenile truancy specifically refers to skipping school, so neither of those options are correct.

Jennifer, Who Is 16, Ran Away with Her Friend Tonya