Anti-Social Behaviour

'Anti-Social Behaviour' means you're either harassing someone else or causing them alarm or distress. When we talk about young people with an anti-social behaviour, it means things like getting drunk, fighting in the streets, threatening someone, using abusive language, vandalising property or shop-lifting (stealing from a shop)

Some young people blame being bored or being pressured into doing it (peer pressure). If you have ever been anti-social would you prefer £160,000 to be spent on repairing any damage you've caused, or spent on a skate park or something for young people?

If your behaviour is anti-social, you could end up with an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) from the police.

The Government wants young people to grow up to be good, happy citizens which means respecting people and things around them.

The Signs of Anti-Social Behaviour

Signs that someone is at risk of anti-social behaviour includes:

Missing School
Being in trouble at school
Stealing or shop lifting
Mixing with a bad crowd
Use of drugs or alcohol
Violence towards others
Having unexplained amounts of money

Are You Worried About Your Behaviour?

Adults and young people have the right to live without fear, and you should avoid causing fear for anyone
If you misbehave or get into trouble, you may affect your chances of having a better job later on in life
If you are reported to the police, you could end up with a criminal record which will also affect your chances of certain jobs
Be aware of the impact you can have on others. You may feel that hanging around in a bigger gang is safer, but it can be intimidating for others

Who To Contact...

In an emergency, call 999.

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