KRS 635.500: Operation of treatment program for juvenile sexual offenders -- Purpose.

(1) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall operate a program for the treatment of

juvenile sexual offenders, referred to in KRS 635.500 to 635.545 as the "program."

(2) The general purpose of the program shall be to provide early intervention and

treatment of the juvenile sexual offender in an effort to affect the progression to

adult criminal activity. Recognizing the significance of these offenses, the program

shall endeavor to deter repeat offenses through mandatory follow -up and serve to

protect potential victims in the community.