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Earlier curfew being considered in St. John Parish

The Associated Press — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:56:17 +0000

St. John the Baptist Parish could enact one of the earliest curfews in the metro New Orleans area if the parish council approves a request by the sheriff's office to require unaccompanied minors to be off the street by 9 p.m. on school nights. The curfew is currently 10 p.m.

Essence 'Youth Day' Kicks off in New Orleans

The Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:36:01 +0000

Opening day of the Essence Music Festival is kicking off with events geared for the young.

Crime, education and issues affecting today's youth will be tackled during the day at the Morial Convention Center before teen musical acts hit the stage at the Superdome.

Among the day's speakers are New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who launched a mentoring project called "Saving Our Sons," to help curb crime and violence in the city. His wife, Cheryl, launched "Girl Up NOLA," which seeks to inspire and motivate young girls.

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Andre Perry — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Andre Perry discusses what it means to have 14,000 disconnected youth.

Louisiana Justice Institute Challenges New Curfew

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:59:54 +0000

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A non-profit civil rights group is organizing young men to test the city's new 8 p.m. curfew for those 16 years old or younger. Eileen Fleming reports the effort is aimed at challenging the new restriction.

New Orleans City Council Lowers Curfew for Minors Around French Quarter

Eileen Fleming — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:33:59 +0000

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The New Orleans City Council has approved an 8 p.m. weekend curfew for 16-year-olds and those younger in the French Quarter and in the area around Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny.