The curfew began ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, and will last until September 3, 2023, just days before Labor Day. According to the mayor's office, the curfew applies to youth ages 16 and under, but the policy's timing varies based on age group.
Patrick Semansky/Associated PressThe policy hopes to prevent teens from "becoming the victims or perpetrators of violent crime."
Ages 13 and under have a 9 p.m. curfew, while teens from 14-16 have an 11 p.m. curfew on weekends and holidays, according toBaltimore called the plan "a comprehensive summer engagement strategy" to ensure young people "have a safe and engaging summer." Summer programming and events will be coordinated around the curfews, the city added.
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