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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2.5Ch. 1Art. 5.5§ 1796 Youth Delinquency Prevention Projects

§ 1796 Youth Delinquency Prevention Projects

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 1796 Youth Delinquency Prevention Projects

Key Takeaways

  • •The Youth Authority boss can use money to try new ways to stop kids from getting into trouble.
  • •These new ways are like tests to see if they work.
  • •The money must be available and used only for these tests.

Example

A group wants to try a new after-school program to keep kids out of trouble.

The Youth Authority boss can give them money to try this program and see if it helps kids stay out of trouble.

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

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§ 1796 Youth Delinquency Prevention Projects

The Director of the Youth Authority may from funds available to him for such purposes provide funds for demonstration or experimental projects designed to test the validity of new methods or strategies in delinquency prevention programs. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1401.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 1792 Youth Crime Prevention Funding
  • § 1795 Youth Program Technical Assistance
  • § 1760.4 Youth Camp Fire Labor
  • § 1791 Youth Authority Crime Prevention
  • § 1792.1 County Delinquency Prevention Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 1796.
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