New York Laws
Article 19-A - Delinquency and Youth Crime Prevention
411 - Purpose of Article.

§ 411. Purpose of article. The purpose of this article is to put into
effect those measures most suitable to supplement and aid in
coordinating the work of existing religious and social institutions for
the prevention of delinquency and youth crime, and the advancement of
the moral, physical, mental and social well-being of the youth of this
state, and to encourage the municipalities of this state to undertake
increased activities in this field by assistance and financial aid as
provided in this article.