45 CFR §410.1107
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When determining whether an unaccompanied child is a runaway risk for purposes of placement decisions, ORR shall consider, among other factors, whether:
- (a)The unaccompanied child is currently under a final order of removal.
- (b)The unaccompanied child has previously absconded or attempted to abscond from State or Federal custody.
- (c)The unaccompanied child has displayed behaviors indicative of flight or has expressed intent to run away.
- (d)Evidence that the unaccompanied child is experiencing a strong trauma bond to or is threatened by a trafficker in persons or drugs.