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Scenario

When school avoidance leads to legal consequences

My daughter cuts school constantly because of social anxiety and truancy court is threatening to take her away and the system meant to help us is becoming another threat.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mental health symptoms can trigger bureaucratic responses that punish families for illnesses beyond their control.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting a child with mental health challenges?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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