A comparison of curfew and noncurfew violators using a self-report delinquency survey
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2000
Keywords
Juvenile Justice System, Police Contact, Juvenile Crime, Pinellas County, High Victimization Level
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02887597
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.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
American Journal of Criminal Justice, v. 24, p. 259-269
Scholar Commons Citation
Michelle Lersch, Kim and Sellers, Christine S., "A comparison of curfew and noncurfew violators using a self-report delinquency survey" (2000). School of Information Faculty Publications. 596.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/si_facpub/596
