Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house 3 separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her as they unable to manage her behavior and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car.
-Which of the following of Jessica's behavior is considered a status offense?

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A status offense is an action that is prohibited only to a certain class of people, and most often applied to offenses committed by minors. Truancy, running away, and being unmanageable are all considered status offenses for minors.

Jessica Is 15 Years Old