FORM LETTER - RUNAWAYS

(Date)

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is a formal notice that anyone who is giving refuge to our son/daughter,_______________(child's name), is doing so against our wishes. This minor has chosen to stay away from home without his parents' permission since__________DATE________ (Child's name) has been reported as a runaway to the_____________________________County Sheriffs Department / Police Department.__________(Child's name)_____ does not have our permission to be away from home and anyone who feels they should interfere by intervening between our parent / child guidance and authority is wrong. In fact, the family or families who choose to conspire with our son/daughter in his/her blatant disrespectful behavior towards his family will, along with our son/daughter, pay the consequences. You are intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a minor. This is a civil and criminal offense and unless this action ceases immediately, our attorney will be notified to take legal action against you. A copy of this letter has been sent to the_________________ County Sheriffs Department /Police Department along with all the names of families we have reason to believe are guilty of the above-described offense or may be asked in the future to give refuge to our son/daughter.

Sincerely,

Mr. & Mrs. _____________________
_____________________ (Address)
_____________________ (City, State Zip)

cc: __________________ County Sheriffs Department / Police Department
Attorney _______________ (Name)