1. The real cost of anti-social behaviour

2. Learning Objectives
To understand that we all have a social responsibility to behave appropriately
To appreciate that the costs of dealing with litter, graffiti and vandalism affect us all
To consider some of the costs of providing facilities for students

3. Art or vandalism? What about Banksy? Who pays to clean it up?
Our behaviour can have financial consequences – the cost to society of vandalism can be considerable.
What is your opinion of vandals and vandalism?

4. What is anti-social behaviour
Vandalism is one type of anti-social behaviour
In groups discuss what other types you can think of?

5. Vandalism
Vandalism refers to any kind of damage done on purpose, or for no good reason
When you damage something that is not yours it is called criminal damage
Vandalised buildings, cars, bus stops, lights etc. make an area look neglected and unsafe
Who pays to repair the damage?

6. Littering
Littering is deliberately dropping or leaving rubbish in public spaces
It makes the area look unsightly
It can pollute natural water sources
It can cause drains to block and flood
It can be dangerous to local wildlife
Who pays to clean it up?

7. Graffiti
Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled, scratched or sprayed illicitly onto walls or other surfaces in public places
Some graffiti can be considered as art
Much is unsightly and obscene
It can make places seem uncared for
Who pays to clean it up?

8. Aggressive or abusive conduct
Behaving in an unacceptable way in public
It can be frightening and intimidating for local residents
It can result in physical violence and injury
It can lead to more serious criminal activity
Who pays to resolve issues?

9. The impact
“In the area where I live there is vandalism everywhere, even the school has been targeted. During the last six weeks fences have been knocked over, window smashed and graffiti sprayed all over our new science block. The last time they came, they smashed glass all over the playing field so we couldn’t use that until the mess had been cleaned up.”

10. Impact: the price we pay
In 2015 over £1 million was spent repairing vandalism in Scottish schools. Figures for England and Northern Ireland are unavailable but could be even higher. (BBC)
Local authorities spend thousands of pounds each year clearing up after acts or vandalism, graffiti or littering, they also have to fund services to deal with anti-social behaviour.
Where does this money come from?

11. We all pay!
The money it costs to put things right comes out of our pockets
We may not pay directly but the money we pay in taxes will be used by the local authority to clean up and repair
So ultimately anti-social behaviour is a problem for us all – it certainly costs us all!

12. Impact: more than money
People feel angry, hurt, and sometimes frightened
Facilities can’t be used e.g. a damaged play park
An area can become more prone to other forms of crime e.g. because of damaged street lights
An area gets a bad name or becomes a ‘no go’ area

13. A better spend of money?
The school has calculated that it could save £20,000 a year if vandalism, graffiti and littering is reduced. It has been agreed that this money can be spent on new student facilities

14. The task
In groups:
Agree and plan what facilities you would spend the money on – include outline costs
Plan how you would persuade your fellow students to support the plan, behave more responsibly so that the planned savings are made
Choose one person in the group to give a one minute presentation of your ideas to the rest of the group.

15. The best ideas? Listen to what each group has planned
Which ideas for new student facilities are the best?
Which group has the best ideas for engaging with other students and encouraging them to participate?
Vote now …. But be prepared to give a reason for your vote!