New York Executive Law Section 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.

Last modified: February 3, 2019