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We all hear a lot about anti-social behaviour today, but what exactly is it? Anti-social behaviour is any activity that impacts on other people in a negative way. This includes a variety of behaviours which cover a whole range of selfish and unacceptable activities that can affect the quality of life of families, individuals and communities. Most types of anti-social behaviour fit into one of three categories:
These categories cover a broad range of activities ranging from groups of youths behaving aggressively in shopping precincts, to neighbours who don't clean up after their dogs, to your next door neighbour playing music loud at 4am in the morning. Anti-social behaviour can affect anyone from any age or background. While the media likes to make a big deal and portray young people as causing most anti-social behaviour, professionals know that this is not the case and indeed, many young people actually suffer from anti-social behaviour in their communities and in the city. Anti-social behaviour doesn't just make life unpleasant. It holds back the regeneration of disadvantaged areas and creates an environment where more serious crime can take place. But you don't have to tolerate it!
For further information, advice and support about anti-social behaviour in Brighton & Hove contact the local Anti-social Behaviour Team Brighton & Hove Anti-Social Behaviour Team Partnership Community Safety Team, 162 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EA Tel: (01273) 294646 Fax: (01273) 294648 e-mail: communitysafety@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: www.safeinthecity.net Links The together website is a website for professionals and people working to tackle ASB. The site contains a range of information and resources which you may find useful about ASB, however, it is a site more for professionals and not aimed at young people. The government's Respect campaign is trying to encourage us all to work together to create a society in which we can respect one another and live in peace together. Visit the website to read the Respect Plan of Action and find out more about the Respect campaign. www.safeinthecity.net/antisocialbehaviour/ Brighton & Hove’s Partnership Community Safety Team website gives you information about the Anti Social behaviour Team here in the city. The site gives you information about what ASB is, what is happening in Brighton & Hove, how you can report it and what kind of evidence is good to collect about it. The site gives you a step by step breakdown of the process involved in reporting and tackling ASB in the city. www.homeoffice.gov.uk/anti-social-behaviour/ The Home Office website gives you a range of information and advice about anti-social behaviour. The gives you more information about what ASB is, what the Government is doing about it, how to report ASB and what is happening around the country to tackle it. The Direct.gov website gives you a range of information about all sorts of services and initiatives the Government is involved in. The site gives you a lot of good information about ASB, what Acceptable Behaviour Contracts are and how ASBO’s work. The site also gives you information about what you can do about anti social behaviour in your area. |
