Town Passes New Law That Could Jail Or Fine Parents Whose Kids Cause 'Public Disturbance'

Town Passes New Law That Could Jail Or Fine Parents Whose Kids Cause 'Public Disturbance'

A New Jersey town passed an ordinance allowing parents to be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for 90 days if their children repeatedly cause “public disturbances.”

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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Gloucester Township, New Jersey, passed a new ordinance allowing fines or jail time for parents if their children cause public disturbances.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gloucester Township Council, Chief David Harkins, local law enforcement, and community members.WHEN & WHERE: The ordinance was adopted on July 28, 2025, in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.KEY QUOTE: “We’ve gotten overwhelming support from our community. People rec…

Punishing parents pegged as prevention policy in Gloucester Township

Parents and guardians in Gloucester Township could face fines or jail time if they fail to prevent their children from committing certain offenses, under a new ordinance approved by the Township Council on July 28, 2025. The “Minors and Parents Responsibility Ordinance” makes adults responsible for preventing minors under their care from engaging in conductContinue reading "Punishing parents pegged as prevention policy in Gloucester Township" Th…