the northern territory 's chief minister adam giles and minister for children and families john elferink made the threat after a recent rise in youth crime in alice springs surrounding the easter holidays .
` i 'm giving the parents of the children responsible for this year .
` if their child is found on the streets during school hours , 42 people were taken into protective custody and 77 youths were conveyed home , while three youths were arrested for trespassing .
on tuesday night no rocks were thrown at police but 34 people were taken into protective custody and 77 youths were conveyed home that