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What is Pro-Social Behaviour?
Pro-social behaviour is about living your life and behaving in a way that doesn’t cause upset, harm or distress to others. It’s when you play your part in making your community a better, more positive place to be. For everyone, including you.
It can be big things like volunteering or becoming an MSYP and representing other young people.
It could be remembering that shouting and swearing in the street might scare others who don’t know you.
It’s keeping parks clean and equipment undamaged so children can play.
And if you’re at the beach you stay safe by not drinking alcohol or fighting. Only leaving your footprint, not your rubbish.
It’s putting in your earphones and realising that everyone on your bus might not want to listen to your music too.
It’s understanding that people are just doing their jobs and don’t deserve to be verbally abused or threatened.
And NEVER setting fire or causing such terrible damage that could hurt people or even kill them.
It’s about RESPECT, caring for others and remembering that your actions (however unintended) DO have consequences.
Young people from Dundee talked to us about what they think of anti-social behaviour and how they think it could be reduced.
What can you do to reduce anti-social behaviour?
Avoid being caught up in ASB and consider how your behaviour impacts others.
Email your local Councilor or MSP or attend one of their surgeries to meet them in person. Tell them what you need in your area.
Raise the issue and what you think would improve things with your local MSYP or even consider standing for election yourself to represent young people in your area.
Report antisocial behaviour like noisy neighbours, drunken or threatening behaviour, vandalism and graffiti.
If you know or suspect who is responsible for serious ASB like deliberate fires or violence, tell us 100% anonymously.
Positive things you can do this summer:
Understanding the views and priorities of Scotland's diverse communities is fundamental to how Police Scotland responds to the needs of the public.
You can complete their survey to give your views and opinions via the link below:
If you are a young person aged 12-25, there is more information about how to claim your 150 Rewards points shown after you submit your response. Not a Member yet? Go to young.scot to sign up.
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