Mr. Liebeler. The Youth House is an institution of the city of New York, is that correct, or is it supported by voluntary contributions? Is it a private institution or is it an adjunct of the city of New York?
Dr. Hartogs. Right now it is part of the probation department of the city of New York, under the jurisdiction of the probation department. Previously it was a private institution with a private board. Then later on the city of New York took over as far as the administration and the payment of the salaries is concerned, but the private board was maintained. So today the private board still exists, but the probation department of the city of New York has the jurisdiction over Youth House.
Mr. Liebeler. Does the city of New York support it financially?
Dr. Hartogs. Yes, the city of New York pays for it.
Mr. Liebeler. Was that true, do you know, offhand, in 1953, or was it still a private organization at that time?
Dr. Hartogs. At that time it was a private organization, yes.
Mr. Liebeler. You are a citizen of the United States, are you not?
Dr. Hartogs. Yes, since 1945.
Mr. Liebeler. Would you outline for us in general terms what the procedure is with respect to a boy who is remanded to the Youth House for psychiatric observation. He is ordered by the court to go to the Youth House; he goes to the Youth House.
Dr. Hartogs. He goes to the Youth House, that's right.