§ 20-60. Purpose.

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It is the express purpose of this article to:
(1)

Deter criminal conduct involving juveniles;

(2)

Curtail migration of gang activity from surrounding cities and communities;

(3)

Reduce the number of juvenile crime victims;

(4)

Reduce injury from accidents involving juveniles;

(5)

Provide additional and more effective means for dealing with gang-related violence and crime; and

(6)

Reduce juvenile peer pressure to participate in violent or criminal activities.

(Ord. No. 1012-1, § II, 2-22-10; Ord. No. 1012-2, § II, 5-19-14; Ord. No. 1012-3 , § II, 9-17-18)

                    
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