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Research suggests curfews are ineffective, and some juvenile justice advocates and experts warn of unintended consequences such as increased racial profiling, and strained relationships between police and teens.
In response to growing public concern over crime, cities and counties throughout the United States are returning to a familiar tool: curfews for young people.
In response to growing public concern over crime, cities and counties throughout the United States are returning to a familiar tool: curfews for young people. Philadelphia made curfews permanent last year. Some experts say municipalities should invest in social services and youth programs instead.
Experts worry that curfews disproportionately target young people of color and may not be effective in cutting juvenile crime.
Virginia has seen expansions of some youth curfews this summer in response to concerns about rising crime.