Legal options for out-of-control teenagers involve various entities within the juvenile justice system, including juvenile courts, which handle cases involving minors and provide sentencing options. Child Protective Services investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and collaborates with juvenile courts. Law enforcement apprehends and investigates juveniles suspected of crimes. District attorneys prosecute juvenile offenders, while public defenders provide legal representation. Support entities such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and National Center for Juvenile Justice offer programs, research, and policy development to improve outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system.