::WHATS THE T.O.D!? JULY 30, 2014 curfew law In Baltimore there is a new law set to take place as of August 8th to impose one of the toughest curfews for youth in the U.S. The mayor of Baltimore says, This is not about criminalizing young black children but to reach them before the only option for them is law enforcement, Not everyone agrees. The new curfew in Baltimore will make it a violation for any child under 14 years old to be outside their homes after 9 p.m. year-round. Those aged 14 to 16 will be banned from being outside on school nights after 10 p.m. and on other nights after 11 p.m. Police could take violators to a curfew center, where they and the parents will have access to social services. Parents would have to take city-approved counseling classes and could face a $500 fine for repeat violations, up from the previous $300. Children younger than 17 can now stay out until 11 on weeknights and until midnight on weekends. The mayor says parents would put their low-wage jobs at risk if they had to leave to pick up their children at a curfew center. What do you think about this curfew law? Would you like to see this enforced everywhere?
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:09:07 +0000
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