Lights out
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Curfews are being used in a number of US towns as a way of ensuring that children are not on the street at night. There are some 300 cities and towns with curfews and they appeal to voters. Curfew violations have become a major crime statistic, and it is unclear whether minors' constitutional rights are violated by curfews. Racial bias could also arise from curfews, and poorer children with less incentive to go home are more likely to be arrested. There is also little evidence that curfews reduce youth crime.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Misunderstood: young offenders
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The Tories' most recent plan for reducing youth crime will seem soft to some frightened by the undeniable upsurge in offenses by young people. The plan, which focuses on teaching young people about the consequences of their actions, could actually have a positive effect.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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The flaw in Straw's law
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Measures to tackle youth crime in Britain such as the debate on curfews, are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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