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Optional Module: Anti-Social Behaviour

Introduction

Explores what constitutes anti-social behaviour and discusses the breadth of legislation designed to address anti-social behaviour. The module will critically evaluate the role of those agencies primarily responsible for the implementation of the legislation.

Module Description

This module aims to:

1. Ensure students recognise the breadth of legislation designed to address anti‐social behaviour
2. Develop an awareness of what constitutes anti‐social behaviour
3. Recognise the key elements of the legislation
4. Identify and critically assess the key agencies that assist with the implementation of this legislation
5. Identify those powers granted to criminal justice agencies by this legislation
6. Critically evaluate how effectively those agencies utilise the powers provided

Module Content

• Legislation
• Interpretation
• ASBOs
• Dispersal
• Families
• How should ‘challenging families’ be identified
• Education
• “Crack Houses”
• Substance Misuse
• Communities

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