(730 ILCS 175/45-5)
Sec. 45-5. Purpose. The Illinois Department of Corrections shall establish a system of licensure for secure residential youth care facilities in accordance with this Act for the following purposes:
(1) Protection of the health, welfare, and safety of residents.
(2) Protection of the safety of the general public.
(Source: P.A. 88-680, eff. 1-1-95.)