CURFEW HOURS AND JUVENILE CRIME: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Curfew regulations have long been a popular strategy to lower juvenile crime, but do they actually work or are they just a band-aid solution? This review of the literature explores whether prohibiting minors from being in public places late at night substantially reduces juvenile criminal behaviour, which is at the core of this inquiry. As communities and policymakers look for ways to balance individual liberties with the protection of youth from delinquency, it is imperative that they comprehend the role curfews play. This study examines the literature from a variety of angles in order to determine the true effect of curfew enforcement on juvenile crime...