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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2.5Ch. 1Art. 5.5§ 1791 Youth Authority Crime Prevention

§ 1791 Youth Authority Crime Prevention

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§ 1791 Youth Authority Crime Prevention

Key Takeaways

  • •The Youth Authority is in charge of leading programs to stop kids from committing crimes.
  • •All other state groups must help the Youth Authority with these programs.
  • •The goal is to reduce crime and bad behavior by kids across the whole state.

Example

A school notices some kids are skipping class and getting into trouble.

The Youth Authority would work with the school and other state groups to create programs, like after-school activities, to keep those kids out of trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1791 Youth Authority Crime Prevention

The Department of the Youth Authority shall exercise leadership on behalf of the state in order to accomplish the purpose of this article. All state agencies shall cooperate with the Department of the Youth Authority in order to bring about a statewide program for the reduction and prevention of crime and delinquency. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1401.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

crimeyouth authoritythe california departmentthe departmentleadershipreductionprevention

Related Statutes

  • § 1792 Youth Crime Prevention Funding
  • § 1820.15 Juvenile Offender Prevention Program
  • § 1796 Youth Delinquency Prevention Projects
  • § 1820.2 Juvenile Partnership Funding Rules
  • § 1820.55 Youth Authority Emergency Regulations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 1791.
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