We are all becoming increasingly aware of the levels of anti-social behaviour that we witness, seemingly on a daily basis. Such behaviour takes many forms including rowdiness, graffiti, vandalism, litter, road rage and dog fouling. All of which detract from quality of our lives, cost money to put right and do a great deal to increase the fear of crime amongst vulnerable groups. Government has given the police and courts new powers such as Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO's) to deal with the more extreme versions of this phenomenon. People United Against Crime's contribution to combating anti-social behaviour is to work with local communities throughout South Yorkshire to provide more facilities for young people. Through the provision of amenities such as youth shelters, multi-use games areas, skate parks and an Internet Cafe, we have been able to engage young people and move them to recreational areas where they are less intimidating to the wider community. In addition to the provision of the new facilities we integrate their use with 'outreach' strategies through the services of youth workers, community police officers and health workers.

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