Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 44-1-1 - Purpose of Chapter.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote and safeguard the social well-being and general welfare of the youth of the state through a comprehensive and coordinated program of public services for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the rehabilitation of delinquent youth. This state program shall provide the following:
(1) Social and educational services and facilities for any youth whom a juvenile judge deems in need of such state services;
(2) The establishment of standards for social and educational services and facilities for such youth;
(3) Cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities directed toward the prevention, control and treatment of delinquency;
(4) The promotion and improvement of community conditions, programs and resources to aid parents in discharging their responsibilities for the care, development and well-being of their children; and
(5) The promotion of improved communications between the public and voluntary agencies and bodies of this state responsible for said youth and the juvenile courts of this state.