California legal term
youth mentoring programs in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “youth mentoring programs” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “youth mentoring programs” mean in California criminal law?
“youth mentoring programs” means programs designed to foster positive, role-model relationships between adult community volunteers and minors who are living in conditions that place them at risk for delinquent or criminal conduct. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 729.13)
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