Nonprofits oppose DC’s youth curfew extension, call for more community programs

Since last year, DC Police has been setting up curfew zones where those younger than 18 are not allowed to congregate as early as 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON — As the conversation over D.C.’s youth curfew continues, a group of nonprofit organizations who make up the Youth Power and Safety Collective are among the staunch opponents of the extension of youth curfew zones.

Since last year, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has set up areas where those younger than 18 are not allowed to gather in groups of eight or more starting at 8 p.m. 

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