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"ARTICLE III. CURFEW <br />REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN <br />"Sec. 21-51. Short title. <br />"This Article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Curfew Ordinance.' <br />Sec. 21-52. Purpose and findings. <br />"(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to protect the welfare of <br />children by: <br />"(1) Reducing the likelihood that children will be the victims of <br />criminal acts during curfew hours; <br />"(2) Reducing the likelihood that children will become involved in <br />criminal acts during curfew hours; and <br />"(3) Aiding parents, guardians, custodians, or other responsible <br />persons, in carrying out their responsibility to exercise <br />supervision of the children entrusted to their care. <br />"(b) Findings. In determining that a need exists for this Article, the <br />City Council finds and determines as follows: <br />"(1) The city of Paris is a stable family community where parental <br />responsibility for the wherabouts of children is the norm. <br />"(2) During nocturnal hours children are at greater risk for <br />victimization or becoming involved in delinquent or criminal <br />behavior. <br />"(3) As parental control increases, the likelihood of children being <br />victimized or becoming involved in delinquent or criminal <br />behavior decreases. <br />"(4) The victimization of children and involvement of children in <br />crime and violent crime have reached an unacceptable and <br />alarming level compelling the City Council to adopt this Article <br />for the public good, safety, and welfare. <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />