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elopement
Coverage of elopement in the Nexus archive.
- Calgary boy’s death hits home for parents of autistic kids prone to wandering or running away
An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy named Parker died after escaping a care facility in Calgary. His death has highlighted concerns about elopement among parents of children with autism.
- Supreme Court questions misuse of POCSO in teen relationships
The Supreme Court observed that parents often file criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act to protect their honor when teenage girls elope with partners. The court highlighted concerns about the misuse of the law in teen relationships.