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It is the purpose of this Chapter to improve, intensify, and coordinate efforts by state and local public agencies, in cooperation with voluntary agencies and organizations, citizens groups, and concerned individuals, to:
(1) Preserve the unity of the family to the fullest extent possible.
(2) Prevent children from becoming delinquent.
(3) Prevent children and the public from suffering the consequences of criminal behavior by substituting therefor programs for their supervision, care and rehabilitation, consistent with public interest and safety.
(4) Provide for coordination, planning, technical expertise, resources and adequate financial assistance for services and facilities for the rehabilitation of delinquent children to the end that they may become and remain law-abiding, productive citizens.
(5) Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 567, § 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 1903. Purpose - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-46-sect-1903/
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