9 July 2018

Anti-social behaviour powers and young adults: The data

Courts and sentencing, Policing, Young adults

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What are anti-social behaviour powers and how are they being used with young people? This briefing brings together newly available data about young adults which demonstrates how anti-social behaviour tools are applied.

Publisher: Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
Author: Helen Mills and Matt Ford

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