N.Y. Executive Law § 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.