D.C. Officials to Charge Parents for Juvenile Delinquency Under Existing Law

S. C. Jeanine Pirro announced that parents will now be charged under statute 22-811 with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The penalties include up to six months of incarceration for adults who facilitate, enable, or knowingly permit a minor to engage in delinquent acts.

C. Overall adult crime has trended downward while some categories of juvenile crime have increased. Teen takeovers, in which dozens or hundreds of teenagers disrupt public places, have become visible examples of disorder. These events are often organized on social media and accompanied by assaults, robberies, and fights.

Curfew and Enforcement Measures The D.C.

Council passed a permanent youth curfew on May 5 after a previous curfew expired in the spring. An emergency provision that would have immediately reinstated restrictions was abandoned. C. " Pirro said the new enforcement approach sends a "clear message" to parents to "supervise your kids or face criminal consequences.