Nevayah, 17, was arrested after she left her foster placement and went to her mom’s house in Ohio. During the return trip, she was walked through the airport in handcuffs and leg irons.

She Ran Away From Foster Care. She Ended Up in Handcuffs and Leg Irons.

It is not a crime to run away from foster care. But in Family Court hearings each week, the city is getting arrest warrants for children who do.

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