Cal. WIC § 1901
This is the official text of Cal. WIC § 1901, part of California’s Welfare and Institutions Code — governs public social services, juvenile justice, and mental health/developmental disability services.
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Official statutory text
Pursuant to the provisions of this article, any public or private organization may make application to the Department of the Youth Authority for the purpose of receiving funding from the Department of the Youth Authority for the establishment or operation or both of one or more youth service bureaus. Such youth service bureaus shall develop and operate direct and indirect service programs designed to:
(a) Divert young people from the justice system;
(b) Prevent delinquent behavior by young people;
(c) Provide opportunities for young people to function as responsible members of their communities.
(a) Divert young people from the justice system;
(b) Prevent delinquent behavior by young people;
(c) Provide opportunities for young people to function as responsible members of their communities.
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