N.Y. Social Services Law § 411: Findings and purpose

§ 411. Findings and purpose. Abused and maltreated children in this

state are in urgent need of an effective child protective service to

prevent them from suffering further injury and impairment. It is the

purpose of this title to encourage more complete reporting of suspected

child abuse and maltreatment and to establish in each county of the

state a child protective service capable of investigating such reports

swiftly and competently and capable of providing protection for the

child or children from further abuse or maltreatment and rehabilitative

services for the child or children and parents involved.