NCJ Number
152387
Journal
Issues and Options Volume: 1 Issue: 5 Dated: (1993) Pages: complete issue
Date Published
1993
Length
37 pages
Annotation
These papers discuss the content and roles of curfews and youth service programs as methods of juvenile delinquency preventions.
Abstract
City attorneys should be aware of several issues when drafting a juvenile curfew ordinance to increase the chances that a court will uphold it. The provisions included in most curfew ordinances include the purpose, findings, definitions, age, hours, place, forbidden activities, exceptions, liability of others such as parents and shop owners, enforcement procedures, penalties, statistics, review, severability, and construction. Youth service intervention programs include counseling, training, job placement, and recreational programs. Other programs include drug prevention programs, community service, information and referral, advocacy and planning, diversion, mentoring, mediation, education, and social services. Some communities have both curfews and youth service programs. Sample curfew ordinance, descriptions of specific youth service programs, figure, and reference and resource lists