Anti-social behaviour, community and radical moral communitarianism

Hopkins-Burke, Roger; Hodgson, Philip

doi:10.1080/23311886.2015.1033369

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“…Numerous studies have criticized the lack of definitions of anti-social behavior (ASB) [1,2]. ASB has been broadly defined as behavior that violates the basic rights of others [3] or as creating a nuisance and disorder that makes the lives of other people a misery [4]. While ASB is different from what is known as an anti-social personality disorder (ASPD) (a clinically diagnosed form of mental health disorder), there has not been a clear definition of what constitutes ASB [5,6], although criminologists view it as a low level of criminality [6].…”

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The Impact of Spatial Changes of Shiraz’s Historic District on Perceived Anti-Social Behavior

Moqadam

Nubani

2022

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As cities grow, their spatial configurations may undergo some changes over time. This study attempted to examine the impact of the changes that occurred to the spatial configuration of the historical district of Shiraz on perceived anti-social behavior (ASB). Space syntax techniques were used to assess whether they can explain the extent to which perceived levels of anti-social behavior were impacted by these changes. Historical and present maps of the city were obtained and spatially analyzed using DepthmapX. The perceived ASB was assessed using seven groups of factors identified from the existing literature. These factors were evaluated using questionnaires distributed to long-term residents living in the area; in total, 98 respondents responded to the questions using a five-point Likert scale. Findings demonstrated that the perceived ASB was concentrated along highly integrated street segments. The unplanned transformations also introduced a large number of fragmented street segments, making it a challenge to connect the inner streets to the rest of the city. The spatial metrics used in this study could provide a useful tool for planners, urban designers, and policymakers, who can thereby measure the impact of proposed city modifications on social behavior and the residents’ quality of life.

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The Impact of Spatial Changes of Shiraz’s Historic District on Perceived Anti-Social Behavior

Moqadam

Nubani

2022

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“…In Hong Kong, a penalty-point system has been institutionalized since 2003 to expel public housing tenants who repeatedly commit proscribed ASB (Yau, 2011). From a communitarian perspective, key scholars have argued that more effective approaches to reducing ASB would focus on enhancing the entire community’s social identity and heightening solidarity among neighbours (Yau, 2014; Hopkins-Burke and Hodgson, 2015).…”

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Does high-rise residential building design shape antisocial behaviour?

Yau

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine links between environmental design of high-rise housing communities and residents’ perceptions about antisocial behaviour (ASB). Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework was proposed to investigate correlations between architectural design parameters and perceived severity of ASB activity. A questionnaire was administered to test the relationships. Residents of 14 public rental housing estates in Hong Kong participated, and 422 complete responses were analysed. Findings Strong correlation was discovered between elements of residential design and residents’ perceptions of ASB severity. Block layout, building height and number of flats per floor affected residents’ feelings about ASB threat. Access to outside air in communal corridors also significantly reduced residents’ complaints about ASB. Practical implications This study offers insights into how architectural design of high-rise residences might reduce residents’ perception of ASB severity. Findings impact current ASB research, but also architects’ and developers’ designs. Better planned built environments will enhance residents’ security and satisfaction, reinforcing communities. Originality/value Previous studies have ignored whether architectural design of high-rises could directly influence residents’ perception of ASB severity. This study is the first to focus on the relationship.

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“…Furthermore, this could lead to the adoption of inappropriate "techniques of neutralisation" (Matza, 1964), false bravado and sending them running into the metaphorical arms of like-minded contemporaries and the establishment of deviant subcultures (Hopkins Burke, 2008). Notwithstanding the impact of such labelling effects on children and young people, it remains very much the case that anti-social behaviour can cause serious distress to communities and therefore must be tackled (Walker et al, 2009;Hopkins Burke and Hodgson, 2013). Serious distress was clearly evident where repeat harassment over an extended period caused the suicide of Fiona Pilkington and her disabled daughter in October 2007.…”

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“…Following the finding by the Police Complaints Commission that the police service had failed to deal with the issue in a "cohesive way" there were repeated widespread demands to grant greater powers to deal with anti-social behaviour. This case -and others similar in nature -were clearly extremely influential with the Conservative-led Coalition Government (Hopkins Burke and Hodgson, 2013) and were to ultimately lead to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.…”

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“…It is thus important to recognise that a child, their family or professional would need to apply to the courts for a Section 39 order (Children and Young Persons Act 1933) for anonymity to be granted. Hopkins Burke and Hodgson (2013) in their study of repeat victims of anti-social behaviour propose a more comprehensive and inclusive radical moral communitarian intervention in the lives of perpetrators -in particular, in the case of children and young peoplewhich incorporates a whole raft of interventions including housing, education, training, employment and any welfare needs that may be required. A comprehensive intervention that fully meets their needs and rights but also addresses their responsibility to the communities in which we live.…”

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A “new” response to anti-social behaviour: early reflections on the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Hopkins-Burke

Creaney

2014

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the "new" approach to tackling anti-social behaviour outlined in the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Despite it being difficult to ascertain whether such measures will be more inclusive and appropriate than those previously introduced -certainly at this early stage -the authors set out to evaluate the strengths, limitations and challenges of this "new" agenda and in doing so drawing upon the propositions insights from radical moral communitarianism in order to inform the discussion.Design/methodology/approach -The paper takes the form of a conceptual analysis of government policy. The authors draw on the work of a number of key academics and commentators to enhance the discussion.Findings -In many respects, the authors have rehearsed some familiar lines of argument and analysis. Indeed, many of New Labour's anti-social behaviour measures were in many cases counterproductive, particularly in the case of children and young people invariably increasing the likelihood of offending rather than curtailing it. Understanding this, the authors propose that it would appear logical where at all possible to deal with anti-social behaviour informally, that is, outside the formal anti-social behaviour framework and through the comprehensive balanced intervention proposed from a radical moral communitarian perspective which seeks to avoid formal criminalisation except as a last resort. With regard to the "new" anti-social behaviour measures the authors argue that rather than punishing the actions as a contempt of court practitioners need to devise suitable, more appropriate ways of dealing with the matter before them. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014) provides practitioners with the space to do this particularly with the process being streamlined and much of the previous bureaucracy removed.

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Anti-social behaviour, community and radical moral communitarianism

Cited by 4 publications

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The Impact of Spatial Changes of Shiraz’s Historic District on Perceived Anti-Social Behavior

The Impact of Spatial Changes of Shiraz’s Historic District on Perceived Anti-Social Behavior

Does high-rise residential building design shape antisocial behaviour?

A “new” response to anti-social behaviour: early reflections on the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

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