A comparison of curfew and noncurfew violators using a self-report delinquency survey

Kim Michelle Lersch, Christine S. Sellers

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Abstract

The present study examines one city’s experience with a juvenile curfew ordinance. It compares characteristics of youths detained by the police for curfew violation with teenagers who did not have such police contact. Selfreport data reveal curfew violators admit committing more minor and serious delinquency, as well as status offenses, than noncurfew violators. Curfew violators also disclose higher victimization levels. Implications deriving from these observations are discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAmerican Journal of Criminal Justice
Volume24
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2000

Keywords

  • Juvenile Justice System
  • Police Contact
  • Juvenile Crime
  • Pinellas County
  • High Victimization Level

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