Girls exposed to risk of seduction etc. or cruelty treated

If it appears to a court on the complaint of any person that a girl under the age of eighteen is being treated with cruelty by her parent or guardian or that such girl with or without the knowledge of her parent or guardian is exposed to the risk of seduction or prostitution or of living a life of prostitution the Court may direct the parent or guardian to enter for a specific period into a recogizance to exercise due care and supervision in respect of such girl.