Section 44-1-25

Development of department program.

The department of youth services shall develop a workable program of youth services as follows:

(1) Collect statistics, information and data concerning the need for and condition of rehabilitative services to delinquent youth or youth in need of supervision throughout the state;

(2) Disseminate information to the public and to appropriate public and private agencies and organizations within the state on the conditions and needs thus ascertained;

(3) Serve in a consultative and licensing capacity and develop materials and standards concerning delinquent youth within the state;

(4) Enlist the participation of citizens and representatives of other agencies and organizations in the planning and development throughout the state of an adequate youth services program as provided for in this chapter;

(5) Cooperate with and assist other public and voluntary agencies and organizations in the development and coordination of programs and activities for youths, particularly those programs and activities which contribute to the prevention or treatment of delinquency;

(6) Collaborate with others in the establishment of statewide and local planning bodies, or assist and cooperate with any such existing bodies which are concerned with promoting the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of youths;

(7) Assist local communities in making surveys of conditions contributing to delinquency and of the facilities and services provided to rehabilitate committed youths; and

(8) Prescribe and furnish uniform procedures and forms for all law enforcement agencies and court clerks to use in reporting contacts with youths.

(Acts 1973, No. 816, p. 1261, §12.)