It is the intent of the Legislature that the facilities and residential programs established or contracted by the Office of Juvenile Affairs affirm the dignity of self and respect for others; promote the value of education, work, and self-discipline; and develop useful skills and abilities that can be applied when the juvenile is reintegrated into the community. Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 12, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 101, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1507.9 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 293, § 11, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1999, c. 365, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 357, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2006, c. 124, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 26, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7302-6.9 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 174, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
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