PURPOSE OF ASSISTANCE.

SEC. 31501. PURPOSE OF ASSISTANCE. Section 1003 of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 is amended by adding the following at the end: “It is further the purpose of this title to improve recreation facilities and expand recreation services in urban areas with a high incidence of crime and to help deter crime through the expansion of recreation opportunities for at-risk youth. It is the further purpose of this section to increase the security of urban parks and to promote collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, and juvenile justice system.”.