Homicide, rape, robbery, and assault were reduced by 12 percent. Burglaries were down 10 percent. The curfew program has been in operation since April 1995 and data on its effectiveness and impact is ongoing. Summary A majority of the nation's largest cities have initiated curfews. Information by communities where curfews have been implemented indicates that comprehensive, community-based juvenile curfew programs are helping to reduce juvenile delinquency and victimization.
Curfews can withstand court challenges if the ordinance addresses specifically identified problems.
This summary is provided by the Office of Prevention, Texas Youth Commission. TYC Home Texas Youth Commission 4900 N. Lamar Blvd.