California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §1791: The Department of the Youth Authority shall exercise leadership on behalf of the state in order to accomplish the purpose of this article.
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The Department of the Youth Authority shall exercise leadership on behalf of the state in order to accomplish the purpose of this article. All state agencies shall cooperate with the Department of the Youth Authority in order to bring about a statewide program for the reduction and prevention of crime and delinquency.
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