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Yes, her parents could ask authorities to intervene on their behalf. She might be returned to her parent's custody or held in a juvenile facility pending a court hearing. If a hearing was warranted, the judge could rule that the parents were unable to control the minor and deem her as a dependent of the court. She would then be placed in a group or foster home until she became the age of majority which is determined by state law. In some cases the 16-year-old might be given the opportunity to petition for early emancipation. Not all states allow such action, and it is usually only granted pursuant to special circumstances.

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